Chef (Bank / Flexible)

Position Type: Bank (Flexible Hours, Day Shifts)

Salary: £17.37 per hour

Location: Mount Tryon Care Home, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1RR

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

About the Opportunity

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are excited to partner with Barchester Healthcare to connect talented culinary professionals with flexible, rewarding career opportunities.

Barchester is seeking a qualified Bank Chef to join the culinary team at Mount Tryon Care Home. In this flexible role, you will provide essential casual cover while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance—delivering hotel and restaurant standards using fresh, seasonal food without the grueling split shifts and long hours of standard hospitality roles.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence: Prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh seasonal produce, ensuring compliance with top standards and HACCP guidelines.
Menu Collaboration: Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, well-balanced menus and work directly with residents to tailor meals around their preferences.
Kitchen Leadership: Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, leading and motivating the team.
Operations: Help manage stock control, work within budgets, and complete regular audits while fostering a warm, efficient, and fun kitchen environment.

About You

To thrive as a Bank Chef, you will bring:

A City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent professional chef qualification.
Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal food and a solid understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
Experience in helping lead and inspire a kitchen team.
A personable, warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing.

Comprehensive Rewards Package

Barchester offers a competitive hourly wage alongside fantastic flexibility and sector-leading perks:

Competitive Pay: £17.37 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy daytime hours working on a flexible bank basis with alternate weekends.
Professional Recognition: Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, plus free learning and development.
Perks & Discounts: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
Bonus Incentives: Unlimited access to the ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.