Chef - Bank
About this role
Chef – Bank
Location: Corrina Lodge Care Home (79 The Avenue, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3NQ)
Pay: £20.53 per hour
Shift: Days (Flexible Bank Contract)
About the Role
Are you a qualified chef looking for an exceptional bank rate (£20.53/hr) and a rewarding culinary role that offers a true work-life balance—delivering hotel/restaurant-quality dishes without split shifts or late nights?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a Bank Chef on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the hospitality team at Corrina Lodge Care Home in Camberley.
In this flexible culinary position, you will work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to prepare nutritious, wholesome, and beautifully presented meals tailored to resident preferences. Assisting the Head Chef, you will help manage kitchen operations, maintain rigorous food safety standards, and deliver person-centered dining experiences in an environment accredited as one of the UK’s best places to work.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Excellence: Prepare high-quality, delicious, and nutritionally balanced dishes using fresh seasonal produce.
Kitchen Management: Step in to assist with managing kitchen operations and leading the team in the Head Chef’s absence.
Compliance & Audits: Oversee stock control, maintain food budgets, execute regular kitchen audits, and maintain strict HACCP standards.
Person-Centered Hospitality: Engage with residents to tailor menus around their individual dietary needs, choices, and taste preferences.
Team Leadership: Help inspire, train, and maintain a warm, efficient, and cohesive kitchen environment.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
Experience: Proven culinary background working with fresh seasonal food, with team leadership experience.
Knowledge: Solid understanding of nutrition, dietary requirements, and food safety governance (HACCP).
Attributes: Personable, passionate about quality food, and genuinely interested in enhancing resident wellbeing.
Rewards & Benefits
Exceptional Bank Pay: Premium rate of £20.53 per hour on day shifts.
Great Work-Life Balance: Daytime hours without split shifts, giving you control over your schedule.
Recognition & Showcase: Opportunity to showcase your culinary talents at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Perks & Discounts: Access to generous holiday, retail, supermarket, and leisure savings discounts.
Growth & Development: Free ongoing training with long-term career growth opportunities in a top-rated healthcare organization.
Referral Scheme: Unlimited access to the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.