Part-Time Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Work-Life Balance

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Crowmarsh Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Learning and development

Discounts on holidays, retail and leis

Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a qualified chef to join as a Bank Chef on a casual, part-time basis, delivering restaurant standards with flexible hours and no long split shifts. You will support the Head Chef, use fresh seasonal produce, and help create nutritious menus that suit residents while leading and inspiring a warm team in a compassionate care setting.

This role offers work-life balance, development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a respected national provider

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with residents’ wellbeing in mind.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment in the home.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality, wholesome dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Warm & personable approach

Team leadership

Nutrition awareness

Fresh seasonal food

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a qualified chef to join as a Bank Chef on a casual, part-time basis, delivering restaurant standards with flexible hours and no long split shifts. You will support the Head Chef, use fresh seasonal produce, and help create nutritious menus that suit residents while leading and inspiring a warm team in a compassionate care setting.

This role offers work-life balance, development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a respected national provider