Job summary
This is a temporary Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support Barchester Healthcare's care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas. The role offers a great work-life balance, with flexible hours and the chance to work across multiple locations, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider with a focus on quality and high standards, offering long-term career growth opportunities for ambitious chefs.
Main duties of the job
The Regional Bank Chef will be responsible for creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, while taking full ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. They will be required to have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, as well as experience of working with fresh seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate confidence in engaging with residents and working with a front-of-house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and modified diets using the IDDSI framework is also essential.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 260 care 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 is driven by quality and high standards, and it offers its employees a range of benefits and rewards, including a work-life balance, flexible hours, and opportunities for career development.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17.50 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1459110367
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Darlington
DL3 0SW
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Darlington
DL3 0SW