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Chef - BankNHS

Ipswich, IP5 2GA Bank £18.51
Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station (3.1 miles away) Martlesham Park and Ride (0.9 miles away)

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 accredite

Main duties of the job

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food and have more of a work life balance? This is a casual, part-time role with flexible working. You'll assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus, working with residents to customize meals. We deliver person-centered hospitality in all our services and seek warm, driven chefs focused on quality. Barchester is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 260 homes and hospitals. We are continually expanding, offering career growth for ambitious chefs who uphold the highest standards. Join us and showcase your talent at our annual Hospitality Awards, enjoy a range of discounts, and make what you do matter at Barchester.

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, operating over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality care and hospitality across its services, focusing on person-centered care and resident well-being. As a growing organization, Barchester consistently reinvests in its facilities and services, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the healthcare sector. The company values warm, motivated, and passionate individuals who drive quality and aim to provide a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth. Barchester is proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, emphasizing its commitment to employee satisfaction and development.

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