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Chef - BankNHS

Washington, NE38 8HZ Bank £14.20
Posted 30 July 2026 Closing date 28 September 2026
Heworth Rail Station (3.8 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (2.4 miles, direct) Galleries Bus Station (1 mile, 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.

Main duties of the job

A qualified chef interested in working with fresh seasonal food, focusing on work-life balance, and making a meaningful impact? Join Barchester as a Bank Chef in a part-time, casual role offering flexible working hours. Assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious and balanced menus, collaborating with residents to customize meals. Barchester, a leading healthcare provider with over 260 facilities in the UK, is known for person-centered hospitality. The role involves delivering high-quality dishes without split shifts or long weeks. Barchester values warm, motivated chefs driven by quality, offering career growth and opportunities.

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 a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, operating over 260 homes and hospitals across the nation. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional care services, focusing on person-centered hospitality. Barchester continually reinvests in its facilities and is expanding with new home constructions. Known for its commitment to quality and standards, Barchester offers employees opportunities for long-term career growth. As the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester prioritizes employee satisfaction and advancement. The company values innovation and quality care.

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