Chef - Bank
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Chef
Position: Chef - Bank
Location: Emily Jackson House Care Home, Emily Jackson Close, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1XH
Pay: £17.82 per hour
Hours: Bank / As and when required (Flexible casual role offering true work-life balance)
Shift: Days
About the Role
As a Bank Chef representing Barchester Healthcare through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you will enjoy a fantastic work-life balance without the long weeks and split shifts typical of standard hospitality roles. Assisting the Head Chef, you will work with fresh seasonal produce to deliver wholesome, high-quality, and nutritious dishes. You will engage directly with residents to tailor menus around their preferences, helping to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence while fostering a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
About You
We are looking for a qualified, passionate culinary professional who shares our commitment to person-centered hospitality and resident wellbeing.
Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification.
Experience: Experience working with fresh seasonal food, a good understanding of nutrition, and background in helping lead and inspire a team.
Knowledge & Skills: Good understanding of HACCP protocols.
Attributes: A personable, warm approach and a dedication to maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Rewards & Benefits
Enjoy a flexible bank role backed by one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers:
Competitive pay rate of £17.82 per hour.
Excellent work-life balance (working daytime shifts with alternate weekends).
Free learning, training, and professional development.
A diverse range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.