Chef - Bank
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Chef
Position Overview
Role: Chef - Bank
Location: Ouse View Care Home, 1 Fordlands Road, York, YO19 4QT
Pay Rate: £18.65 per hour
Employment Type: Bank (Casual, Part-Time with flexible working hours)
Shifts: Days (Alternate weekends included)
Closing Date: 19 September 2026
About the Role
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food while achieving a better work-life balance?
As a Bank Chef acting through our supportive bridge staffing agency on behalf of Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel and restaurant standards without the traditional split shifts and exhausting long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, working directly with residents to tailor meals around their personal preferences.
Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)
Help manage the kitchen efficiently in the Head Chef’s absence.
Prepare fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes to the highest culinary standards.
Help create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable dining environment.
Work strictly within budgetary guidelines and complete regular kitchen audits.
Oversee effective stock control management.
Assist in leading, mentoring, and motivating the kitchen team.
Candidate Requirements (What You'll Need)
A personable, warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing.
Relevant culinary qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent).
Experience in helping lead and inspire a kitchen team.
A solid understanding of nutrition and working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Strong working knowledge of HACCP protocols.
The ability to foster a welcoming community atmosphere within the care home.
Rewards & Benefits Package
Better Work-Life Balance: Straight day shifts with alternate weekends off.
Professional Growth: Free ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Perks: Access to a wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
Recognition: The opportunity to showcase your culinary talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Bonus Scheme: Unlimited access to the "Refer a Friend" bonus program.