Regional Bank Chef

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  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • £14.66 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
This is a temporary Regional Bank Chef opportunity with Barchester Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare provider. The role is based in the Ashington and Bedlington areas and offers a good work-life balance with day shifts, flexible hours, and the chance to work across multiple locations. The chef will have full autonomy in creating nutritious and high-quality menus while also taking ownership of the kitchen and team development.Main duties of the jobThe Regional Bank Chef will be responsible for delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours typical of the hospitality industry. The chef will have the opportunity to showcase their talent and be part of Barchester's annual Hospitality Awards. The role also offers benefits such as a 12.07% bank encampment, free learning and development, and the option to join the monthly staff lottery.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 due to 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 standards.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£14.66 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1376537833Job locationsBarchester HealthcareGatesheadNE9 7ADJob 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 Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas.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 be Job 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 Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas.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 bePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have experience working with fresh seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition, and demonstrate a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and modified diets using the IDDSI framework is also preferred.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have experience working with fresh seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition, and demonstrate a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and modified diets using the IDDSI framework is also preferred.

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