Chef - Bank
About this role
Bank Chef
Location: Kingsland House Care Home, Kingsland Close, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6LT
Pay Rate: £16.04 per hour
Hours: Bank / Casual (0.00 contracted hours)
Contract Type: Bank
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts (Flexible working)
About the Role
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food, enjoy a better work-life balance, and make what you do truly matter?
As a Bank Chef, you will enjoy flexible part-time work delivering hotel and restaurant standards without the exhausting split shifts and long working weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while engaging directly with residents to tailor meals around their preferences. We are proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.
What You Need to Have
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent culinary qualifications.
Experience in helping lead and inspire a kitchen team.
A good understanding of nutrition and working with fresh, seasonal food.
The ability to create a warm, welcoming environment and a solid understanding of HACCP.
What You Will Do
Help manage the kitchen efficiently in the Head Chef’s absence.
Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.
Help create a warm, efficient, and fun environment while managing budgets, audits, and stock control.
Assist in leading and motivating the kitchen team.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In addition to a competitive hourly rate and a better work-life balance (day shifts with alternate weekends), you will enjoy excellent benefits, including:
Free learning and professional development
A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
The opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme