Chef - Bank
About this role
Bank Chef
Are you a qualified chef looking for fresh seasonal cooking, a fantastic work-life balance without the grueling split shifts, and a role where your culinary talents truly matter?
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to help find a talented and passionate Bank Chef for Flowerdown Care Home in Winchester, Hampshire.
Position Details
Location: Flowerdown Care Home, Harestock Road, Winchester, SO22 6NT
Pay Rate: £19.00 per hour
Hours: 0.00 (Casual, flexible part-time hours to cover as needed)
Contract Type: Bank
Shift: Days
About the Role
As a Bank Chef, you will deliver hotel and restaurant-standard dining without the long weeks and split shifts. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will craft nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored directly around our residents, ensuring person-centred hospitality at the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare wholesome dishes using fresh, seasonal produce cooked to the highest standards.
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, including leadership, stock control, and budgeting.
Complete regular audits and maintain a thorough understanding of HACCP.
Help create a warm, efficient, fun, and welcoming environment for residents and team members alike.
About You
To join us as a Bank Chef, you will bring:
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent certification, plus a solid understanding of HACCP and nutrition.
Experience: Background working with fresh seasonal food and helping lead and inspire a kitchen team.
Personality: A warm, personable approach with a genuine passion for resident wellbeing and high-quality hospitality.
The Rewards Package
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance alongside exceptional perks and flexibility:
Competitive hourly pay of £19.00 per hour
Excellent work-life balance (day shifts with alternate weekends)
Free learning and development opportunities
A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
The chance to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme