Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate 224 care homes and hospitals, offering a range of services including nursing, residential, and dementia care. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered care and hospitality, with a focus on quality, innovation, and an exceptional employee experience.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef in a Barchester care home, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavoursome meals for residents. You will assist the Head Chef in developing menus and ensuring a warm and welcoming environment in the kitchen. Barchester values quality, innovation, and a supportive approach.
Job responsibilities
Working 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 whilst 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.
Qualifications
* 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
1. Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
2. Assist Head Chef in menu development
3. Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes
4. Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
5. Work within budget
6. Complete regular audits
7. Manage stock control
Rewards Package
Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral. Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets. Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion. Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services. Tax code review service to ensure you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax. Option to join our monthly staff lottery.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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