Chef - Bank
About this role
Job Title: Chef – Bank Opportunities
Client Location: Waterside Court Care Home, 26 Winterbrook, Wallingford, OX10 9EG
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £19.23 per hour
Hours: Flexible / Casual (Bank Cover)
Shift: Day Shifts
High Bank Pay Rate (£19.23/hr). Complete Schedule Flexibility. Premium Fresh Produce.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting talented culinary professionals with premier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a qualified Bank Chef to join the catering team at Waterside Court Care Home in Wallingford.
If you are a passionate chef seeking a casual day-shift role that offers flexible working around your personal life—delivering hotel- and restaurant-standard dining using fresh seasonal ingredients without split shifts or late nights—this flexible bank position offers an ideal opportunity to bring quality to the plate while supporting your work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Bank Chef, you will step in during shift cover to assist or deputize for the Head Chef, helping prepare wholesome, fresh meals and delivering person-centred hospitality tailored to residents' tastes and nutritional needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Fresh Scratch Cooking: Preparing high-quality, nutritious dishes using fresh produce and seasonal ingredients to restaurant presentation standards.
Deputizing & Kitchen Support: Helping lead and run kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth mealtime service.
Compliance & Audits: Maintaining strict adherence to HACCP guidelines, hygiene protocols, stock control, and budget parameters.
Resident Engagement: Interacting warmly with residents to help tailor menus to their personal dietary requirements and preferences.
About You
We are seeking a warm, motivated, and skilled chef who combines culinary expertise with a commitment to high hospitality standards.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: Formal professional culinary qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience cooking with fresh seasonal produce and helping guide or motivate kitchen teams.
Kitchen Governance: Strong understanding of nutrition, stock control, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
Personal Qualities: A personable and warm approach, high attention to detail, and a genuine interest in resident well-being.
Flexibility: Willingness to cover casual day shifts as bank needs require.
What We Offer
Competitive Bank Pay Rate: Excellent pay rate of £19.23 per hour.
Ultimate Work-Life Balance: Casual day shifts only with no split shifts or late evening finishes.
Professional Growth: Free continuous learning and development, plus opportunities to showcase your culinary talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Perks & Rewards: Access to a wide range of retail, holiday, and leisure discounts, alongside an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.