Overview
This is a temporary Regional Bank Chef opportunity with Barchester Healthcare. Based in the Ashington and Bedlington areas, the role offers day shifts, flexible hours, and the chance to work across multiple locations. The chef will have full autonomy in creating nutritious and high-quality menus while taking ownership of the kitchen and team development.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Salary: £14.66 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Location: Gateshead, NE9 7AD
Responsibilities
* Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours typical of the hospitality industry.
* Create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus; own the kitchen and ongoing team development.
* Support care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas; work with front of house teams to ensure high standards.
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 the monthly staff lottery alongside colleagues nationwide
* Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
* Great opportunity to 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
* 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 restaurants are set up to a high standard
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training available if new to care)
About Barchester Chef Academy
We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs learn new techniques and develop skills, supporting the growth of others across the business. The academy experience is held throughout the year and offered to all chefs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
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