This is a temporary Chef role at Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The role is based in Sherborne and offers a great work-life balance with day shifts only, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work at multiple locations. The successful candidate will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours, with full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus.Main duties of the jobAs a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents in our care home. You will have the opportunity to work flexible hours and at multiple locations, allowing for a better work-life balance. You will be given full autonomy in developing menus and overseeing the kitchen operations, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for residents. The role requires a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents. You should hold a relevant culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ, and have experience working with fresh, seasonal produce and a good understanding of nutrition. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and the IDDSI framework for modified diets would be advantageous.About usBarchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes set to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester offers long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest standards.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£16.25 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1376094589Job locationsBarchester HealthcareSherborneDT9 6EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!We have a Bank Chef opportunity to support our care in Sherbourne. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards.Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.Your Benefits and RewardsWork life balance - working days onlyFlexible hours and shiftsBank encampments of 12.07%Free learning and developmentOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsTax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwideUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referralGreat opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homesYour Experience and QualificationsA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residentsExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be0854Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!We have a Bank Chef opportunity to support our care in Sherbourne. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards.Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.Your Benefits and RewardsWork life balance - working days onlyFlexible hours and shiftsBank encampments of 12.07%Free learning and developmentOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsTax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwideUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referralGreat opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homesYour Experience and QualificationsA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residentsExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be0854Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents; Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent; Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition; The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes; Confidence engaging with residents; Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard; Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH; Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques).
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents; Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent; Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition; The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes; Confidence engaging with residents; Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard; Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH; Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques).
