Part-Time Chef — Fresh Seasonal Dining, Resident Focus

Barchester Healthcare; Truro; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development

Discounts on leisure

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Chef to support Head Chef with fresh seasonal menus, delivering hotel/restaurant standards in a care home setting.

This casual, part-time role offers flexible working and a chance to balance work with life, while focusing on resident wellbeing and high-quality, nutritious meals.

Join a company known for person-centred hospitality and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach focused on resident wellbeing
• Qualified with City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience leading and inspiring a kitchen team
• Strong nutrition knowledge
• Experience with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming home environment
• Good understanding of HACCP

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen management during absences
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce
• Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• Support in leading and motivating the team

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Qualified (City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or eq

Team leadership experience

Nutrition knowledge

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Ability to create warm, welcoming env

HACCP understanding

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Chef to support Head Chef with fresh seasonal menus, delivering hotel/restaurant standards in a care home setting.

This casual, part-time role offers flexible working and a chance to balance work with life, while focusing on resident wellbeing and high-quality, nutritious meals.

Join a company known for person-centred hospitality and opportunities for development.