Second Chef - Bank - Care Home
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Job summary
This is a casual, part-time role as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The role offers flexible working, the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food, and the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centred hospitality and is looking for warm, motivated and passionate chefs driven by quality.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef, you will manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assist with menu development, work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes, help create a warm, efficient and fun environment, work within budget, complete regular audits, manage stock control, and assist in leading and motivating a team. The role offers a good work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends, free learning and development opportunities, and a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1464694911
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Oulton Broad
NR32 3AX
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Oulton Broad
NR32 3AX