Overview
This temporary Bank Chef role at Barchester Healthcare in Southampton offers the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food and achieve a better work-life balance. As a Bank Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus, while delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours.
Job details
Location: Barchester Healthcare, Southampton, SO30 2DF
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other | Salary: £18.24 an hour | Contract: Bank | Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference: 1370335855
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Job type notes: This post may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in delivering hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks.
* Prepare and cook nutritious, flavoursome, well-balanced menus tailored to residents’ needs.
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and lead a team to ensure high quality and safe food production.
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain high standards.
* Create a warm, welcoming, and efficient kitchen environment; maintain a positive, collaborative team culture.
* Operate within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.
Qualifications
* Personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing.
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* Experience in leading and inspiring a team; good leadership skills.
* Good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh seasonal food.
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
* Good understanding of HACCP.
Rewards and benefits
* Work-life balance – working days with alternate weekends.
* Free learning and development opportunities.
* A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
* Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
* Unlimited access to the Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The group is reinvesting and growing, with several new-build homes scheduled to open, and offers long-term career growth and development opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on high standards.
Notes
This role is subject to relevant checks and disclosures as required by policy.
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