Job Advertisement: Bank Chef

Position: Chef - Bank

Location: Mount House & Severn View, 41-43 The Mount, Shrewsbury, SY3 8PP

Pay Rate: £18.87 per hour

Contract Type: Bank (Casual, Part-Time / Flexible Working)

Shifts: Days (with alternate weekends)

Closing Date: 19 September 2026

About the Role

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food while achieving a better work-life balance and making a meaningful impact?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are recruiting for a casual, flexible Bank Chef position at Mount House & Severn View. Enjoy hotel- and restaurant-standard culinary work without the grueling split shifts and long work weeks. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, engaging directly with residents to tailor meals around their preferences.

Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals, and is proudly accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

What You Need to Have

Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent certification.
Experience: Experience working with fresh, seasonal food and helping lead, inspire, and motivate a kitchen team.
Knowledge: A good understanding of nutrition and HACCP guidelines.
Attributes: A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient environment.

What You Will Need to Do

Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Prepare fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.
Help create a warm, efficient, and fun dining environment.
Work within budgets, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.

Rewards & Benefits Package

Better Work-Life Balance: Daytime shifts working with alternate weekends.
Professional Growth: Free learning and continuous career development opportunities.
Perks & Discounts: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, plus unlimited access to our Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
Recognition: The unique opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.