Chef - Bank
About this role
Job Title: Chef – Bank Opportunities
Client Location: Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre, Chestnut Walk, Bristol, BS31 3BG
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £18.27 per hour
Hours: Flexible / Casual (Bank Cover – Day Shifts)
High-Paying Bank Rates. Fresh Seasonal Cooking. True Work-Life Balance.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in matching high-caliber culinary talent with top-tier healthcare and hospitality providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare—an award-winning provider with over 260 homes and hospitals—we are seeking a skilled, passionate Bank Chef to join the hospitality team at the prestigious Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre in Bristol.
If you are a qualified chef looking to escape long split shifts and unsociable hours while earning a premium bank rate and creating nutritious, hotel-quality meals, this flexible day-shift role offers the ultimate work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Bank Chef, you will step in casually during peak periods, sickness, or annual leave to assist the Head Chef in delivering exceptional, fresh-food dining experiences that boost resident health and happiness.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Fresh Food Preparation: Crafting high-quality, nutritious dishes using fresh seasonal produce, tailored to the dietary preferences and nutritional needs of residents.
Kitchen Leadership & Management: Stepping up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, managing stock control, keeping within budgets, and completing essential kitchen audits.
Hygiene & Standards: Enforcing strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines across the kitchen.
Team & Resident Engagement: Helping to inspire and support kitchen staff while warmly interacting with residents to gather feedback on daily menus.
About You
We are looking for a motivated, quality-driven chef with a warm personality and a real passion for person-centred hospitality.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
Culinary Expertise: Strong experience working with fresh seasonal ingredients and a solid understanding of nutrition.
Kitchen Management: Proven leadership skills, familiarity with HACCP guidelines, and stock management experience.
Personal Qualities: Warm, personable, and passionate about enhancing resident well-being through great food.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Premium rate of £18.27 per hour.
Schedule Flexibility: Choose casual day shifts that fit seamlessly around your personal lifestyle—no late split shifts!
Showcase Opportunities: Chance to present your culinary skills at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Perks & Discounts: Free learning and development, plus access to a wide range of retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
Referral Bonuses: Unlimited access to the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.