Chef - Bank
About this role
Bank Chef
Position: Bank Chef
Location: Mill Court Care Home, Christmas Hill, Guildford, GU4 8HN
Pay Rate: £20.19 per hour
Contract Type: Bank (Casual, flexible hours to cover as and when needed)
Shift Pattern: Days (with alternate weekends)
Closing Date: 2 September 2026
About the Role
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food while enjoying a better work-life balance? As a Bank Chef at Mill Court Care Home, you will help deliver hotel and restaurant-standard dining without the exhausting split shifts and long working weeks.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you will create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, collaborating directly with residents to tailor meals to their preferences. You will also help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, complete regular audits, manage stock control, and help lead and motivate the catering team.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who take pride in high standards and person-centred hospitality:
Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent certifications.
Experience: Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal food, understanding HACCP, and helping lead or inspire a team.
Personable Approach: A warm, welcoming nature with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing.
Rewards & Benefits Package
Competitive Pay: £20.19 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: Daytime shifts with alternate weekends and no split shifts.
Career Development: Free learning and development opportunities with a leading UK healthcare provider.
Discounts: A great range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
Recognition: An opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Bonus Scheme: Unlimited access to our 'Refer a Friend' bonus program.