Job Advertisement: Bank Chef

Position: Chef (Bank)
Location: Adlington Manor Care Home, Street Lane, Poynton, Cheshire, SK10 4NT
Pay Rate: £16.42 per hour
Employment Type: Bank (Casual, Part-Time / Flexible Working - 0 hours to cover annual leave and sickness)
Shift: Days (Flexible working with alternate weekends)
Closing Date: 13 September 2026

About the Role

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food while enjoying an improved work-life balance—free from punishing split shifts and long working weeks?

As a Bank Chef at Adlington Manor Care Home, you will provide vital cover for planned or unplanned absences, delivering hotel and restaurant-standard dining without the usual hospitality burnout. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor dishes around their preferences and bring person-centred hospitality to life.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence: Prepare fresh, seasonal produce to deliver wholesome, high-quality dishes meeting the highest standards.
Kitchen Management: Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, assisting in leading and motivating the team, managing stock control, completing regular audits, and working within budget.
Resident Engagement: Tailor menus around residents' needs, fostering a warm, efficient, and fun dining environment.
Flexibility: Work casual bank daytime shifts on an as-needed basis to cover annual leave, sickness, and rota gaps.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications: Hold a City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ, or equivalent culinary qualification.
Experience: Experience working with fresh, seasonal food, understanding nutrition and HACCP guidelines, and helping lead/inspire a team.
Personality: A personable, warm, and passionate approach with a genuine dedication to the health and wellbeing of residents.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate of £16.42 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy daytime shifts with alternate weekends—say goodbye to split shifts!
Career Perks: Free learning and development, retail and leisure discounts, and an unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.
Hospitality Awards: Opportunity to showcase your talent at the prestigious annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.