The role of a Second Chef in a care home setting offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious, flavorsome meals for the residents. You will have the chance to assist the Head Chef in menu development and work closely with the residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for their commitment to quality and person-centered care.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, and working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes. You will need to have a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. The role also requires you to create a warm, efficient, and fun environment in the kitchen, work within budget, and complete regular audits.
Job responsibilities
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person-centered hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Minimum Requirements
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* A good understanding of nutrition.
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
* Good understanding of HACCP.
NEED TO DO
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
* Assist Head Chef in menu development.
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
* Work within budget.
* Complete regular audits.
* Manage stock control.
Person Specification
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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