Chef - Bank
About this role
Chef (Bank)
Location: Ashchurch View Care Home, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8US
Pay Rate: £18.75 per hour
Hours: Flexible / Bank (0-hour contract)
Shift Pattern: Days
Job Type: Bank / Casual
Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect skilled culinary professionals with top-tier healthcare and care environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a passionate Bank Chef on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Ashchurch View Care Home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Enjoy restaurant-quality cooking with fresh seasonal produce, excellent work-life balance, and total shift flexibility without the grueling split shifts of standard hospitality.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and appetizing meals tailored to resident preferences. This flexible bank position allows you to step in during Head Chef absences or busy cover periods, ensuring hotel/restaurant standards of hospitality across all day shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in managing kitchen operations, stock control, and food preparation in the Head Chef’s absence.
Prepare wholesome, fresh dishes adhering to nutrition standards, dietary requirements, and resident feedback.
Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with HACCP guidelines and conduct regular kitchen audits.
Operate within kitchen budgets while ensuring minimal food waste and optimal efficiency.
Help lead, inspire, and foster a warm, welcoming team environment within the kitchen.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a warm, motivated culinary professional who takes pride in person-centred hospitality and high culinary standards.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
Compliance & Safety: In-depth understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, and nutritional guidelines.
Experience: Proven experience working with fresh seasonal ingredients, helping lead kitchen teams, and managing stock.
Attributes: Excellent communication, a warm and personable manner, and a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of older adults.
WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE
Competitive Pay: £18.75 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: Daytime shifts without split shifts or late nights.
True Flexibility: Flexible bank shifts to cover planned leave or peak requirements.
Recognition & Learning: Free ongoing learning and development, access to the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, and unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonuses.
Perks & Discounts: Access to a wide range of retail, holiday, and leisure savings.