Chef - Bank
About this role
Chef - Bank (Care Home)
Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: Barchester Healthcare (Bedewell Grange Care Home, Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2SL)
Position Type: Bank / Casual (Flexible Hours)
Shift Pattern: Days (with alternate weekends when on duty)
Pay Rate: £14.81 per hour
About the Role
Are you a qualified chef looking for a better work-life balance—say goodbye to split shifts and long weeks—while making a meaningful impact through exceptional food?
Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are partnering with Barchester Healthcare to find a talented Bank Chef for Bedewell Grange Care Home. In this casual, flexible position, you will provide vital cover while helping prepare nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Working alongside the team, you will deliver hotel and restaurant standards of hospitality tailored directly to our residents' preferences.
What You Will Need
Qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification, plus a good understanding of HACCP.
Experience: Experience working with fresh, seasonal food and an understanding of nutrition. Prior experience helping lead and inspire a kitchen team is a strong advantage.
Personal Qualities: A warm, personable approach, a genuine interest in resident wellbeing, and the ability to create a welcoming, fun environment.