This is a bank position as a Second Chef at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the food to their preferences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality standards.
Main duties of the job
The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, developing menus, and preparing fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard. The successful candidate will need to have experience in leading and inspiring a team, a good understanding of nutrition, and the ability to work within budget constraints. They will be responsible for various tasks, including stock control, regular audits, and helping to create a warm and efficient kitchen environment.
Job responsibilities
Working as a bank 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 whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
NEED TO HAVE
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Assist the Head Chef in menu development
* Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
* Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
* Assist in leading and motivating a team
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.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, along with a good understanding of HACCP and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food.
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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