Chef - Bank, Torquay

Job Summary

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. Barchester values warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest standards.
• Help create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Essential Qualifications

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• Hold City & Guilds, NVQ, SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
• A good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Rewards Package

• Work life balance with working days with alternate weekends.
• Free learning and development.
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts.
• Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: £15.12 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working

Location

Barchester Healthcare
Torquay, TQ1 1RR

Reference

1500074555

Closing Date

06 July 2026

Contact

Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Email:

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