Job Advertisement: Bank Chef

Brought to you by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Stoneham Grove Care Home, Stoneham Farm, Reading, RG31 5UG

Pay Rate: £20.67 per hour

Employment Type: Bank (Casual, Part-Time, Flexible)

Hours: 0.00 (Flexible, variable hours to support the kitchen team as needed)

Shifts: Days

Closing Date: 29 August 2026

About the Role

As a Bank Chef at Stoneham Grove Care Home, you will enjoy working with fresh seasonal food while maintaining a fantastic work-life balance without the long weeks and split shifts of traditional restaurants. Working on a flexible, casual basis, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored around residents' individual preferences.
Helping manage the kitchen effectively in the Head Chef’s absence.
Preparing and cooking wholesome dishes using fresh produce to meet the highest quality and safety standards.
Assisting in leading, inspiring, and motivating the kitchen team while managing stock control, audits, and operating within budget.

About You

We are looking for a qualified, passionate Chef driven by quality and resident wellbeing. To join us, you will need:

A City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent catering qualification.
A personable, warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
Previous experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
Experience working with fresh seasonal food and a solid understanding of nutrition and HACCP guidelines.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £20.67 per hour.
True workplace flexibility with variable, casual hours to suit your lifestyle (working days with alternate weekends).
Free learning and development opportunities.
A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
The exciting opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Unlimited earnings through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.