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Chef - BankNHS

Fareham, PO15 5FF Bank £20
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Swanwick Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway) (10.3 miles, direct) Albion Place (7.0 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 themselv

Main duties of the job

Are you a qualified chef looking for a position where you can work with fresh, seasonal food, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and make a difference? As a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, casual, and part-time role that allows you to deliver high-quality culinary experiences similar to those in hotels and restaurants, without the typical split shifts and lengthy workweeks. You will be working closely with the Head Chef to create nutritious and well-balanced menus tailored to the needs of our residents. We take pride in offering person-centred hospitality across all our services and we seek chefs who are warm, motivated, and passionate about delivering quality. Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, managing over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide, and is committed to growth and quality, offering long-term career opportunities for high-standard chefs.

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

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About us

Barchester Healthcare, a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, manages more than 260 homes and hospitals across the nation. Renowned for its commitment to quality and growth, the organization continually reinvests and expands, with new build homes regularly opening to further strengthen its family network. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on offering person-centred hospitality, where chefs like you can take the lead in designing tastes and flavours that cater to individual resident preferences, emphasising fresh, seasonal food in collaboration with other team members. They acknowledge and value the contribution of passionate, warm, and motivated chefs driven by quality, guaranteeing opportunities for career growth and long-term prospects in the healthcare industry. Barchester further echoes its dedication by being the sole healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work with, thus fostering an environment where you can enjoy work-life balance and demonstrate talent in various company events.

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