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Chef - BankNHS

Melbourn, SG8 6FY Bank £16.84
Posted 26 August 2026 Closing date 25 October 2026
Meldreth Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Luton Airport DART Station (21.9 miles, direct) Coach Station (16.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accred

Main duties of the job

This position is for a qualified chef interested in working with fresh seasonal food while maintaining a work-life balance. It is a casual, part-time role at Barchester, offering flexible working conditions without split shifts and long weeks. You will deliver high-quality hotel/restaurant standards and assist the Head Chef in creating menus that are nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced. Our services are centered around person-centred hospitality, and we seek chefs who are warm, motivated, and passionate about quality. Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider, manages over 260 homes and hospitals and continues to grow with new build homes to join the Barchester family. We offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who maintain high standards. We are also one of the best companies to work for in the UK healthcare sector.

Job description

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.

NEED TO HAVE

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team

REWARDS PACKAGE

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The company operates over 260 care homes and hospitals across the country and is known for consistently reinvesting in its facilities and staff. Barchester is continuously expanding, with several new build homes scheduled to open, further joining the Barchester family. This growth provides long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious professionals who are committed to quality standards. Additionally, Barchester Healthcare is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK healthcare sector, emphasizing a warm, motivated, and quality-driven environment. The company prides itself on delivering person-centered hospitality across its services and values staff who exhibit a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.

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