Job summary
The job posting is for a Regional Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves supporting the care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas, providing hotel/restaurant standards of catering without the long hours and split shifts typically associated with the industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while taking ownership of their kitchen and team development.
Main duties of the job
The Regional Bank Chef will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centered hospitality across Barchester's care homes. They will have full autonomy in creating menus, ensuring they are nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced. The role also involves taking ownership of the kitchen and ongoing team development. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents. They will hold relevant qualifications, such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ, and have experience working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and the IDDSI framework for modified diets is also required.
About us
Barchester 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 offers long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest standards.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17.50 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1472114200
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Dalkeith
EH22 2AH
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Dalkeith
EH22 2AH