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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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. 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. 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 to 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. We are
Main duties of the job
The position is for a Chef at Barchester Healthcare in Oxford, offered on a temporary, casual basis with flexible working hours. The role involves creating seasonal, nutritious, and flavoursome menus, while helping maintain high standards of food preparation without the demands of split shifts. The employee will support the Head Chef in tailoring menus according to resident preferences, engaging in stock control, and conducting regular audits. The chef will also be responsible for creating a positive environment and working within budget constraints. The role promises a work-life balance with alternating weekends off, and benefits include learning opportunities, holiday, retail discounts, and participation in the Barchester Hospitality Awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider operating over 260 care homes and hospitals nationwide. The organisation prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality services and consistently reinvests in developing new facilities. With a commitment to quality service, Barchester Healthcare offers long-term career growth for employees, especially qualified chefs. The company is recognized for maintaining high standards and was accredited as one of the best companies to work for as a healthcare provider in the UK. Barchester focuses on creating warm, welcoming environments tailored to resident needs and promotes passionate, motivated individuals throughout its teams.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£19.55 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1525060294
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Oxford
OX1 5DE
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Oxford
OX1 5DE
United Kingdom