Seasonal Bank Chef: Fresh, Nutritious Menus, Flexible Hours

Barchester Healthcare; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Learning and development

Discounts

Hospitality awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a qualified chef to work with fresh seasonal food, offering better work-life balance. As a Bank Chef you will support the Head Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts.

Youll tailor menus with residents, lead by example in a team, and contribute to person-centred hospitality across services. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth within Barchester's UK portfolio.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen during absence
• Prepare dishes from fresh produce to high standards
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun kitchen environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• Assist in leading and motivating the team

Skills

Team leadership

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food

HACCP knowledge

People skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a qualified chef to work with fresh seasonal food, offering better work-life balance. As a Bank Chef you will support the Head Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts.

Youll tailor menus with residents, lead by example in a team, and contribute to person-centred hospitality across services. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth within Barchester's UK portfolio.