Regional Bank ChefNHS

Bourne, PE10 9UQ Bank £17.50

Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026

Spalding Rail Station (9.3 miles away) Bourne Bus Station (0.3 miles away)

Job summary

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. 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 and high standards. Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several m

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Job description

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!

We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region.

Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.

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 and high standards.

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 and 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.

Your Benefits and Rewards

Work life balance - working days only
Flexible hours and shifts
Bank encampments of 12.07%
Free learning and development
Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax
Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Great opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homes

Your Experience and Qualifications

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
Confidence engaging with residents
Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)

We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.

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, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. They are known for consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. They emphasize quality and high standards and offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. At Barchester, they are driven by quality and a commitment to delivering person-centred hospitality across all their services. They provide a supportive environment where chefs have the autonomy to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while fostering ongoing team development. Their Chef Academy offers chefs the opportunity to learn new techniques, further develop their skills, and share their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business, demonstrating their commitment to excellence and education in the culinary field.

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