This job opportunity as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal food and have a better work-life balance. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorsome menus, while providing person-centered hospitality to the residents. Barchester is known for its commitment to quality and provides long-term career growth opportunities for ambitious and passionate chefs.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the typical long hours and split shifts. You will work alongside the Head Chef to develop menus that are both nutritious and delicious, tailoring them to the preferences of the residents. This role allows you to showcase your culinary skills while contributing to the wellbeing of the residents.
Job responsibilities
Working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centered hospitality and seek warm, motivated and passionate chefs driven by quality.
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 with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes
* 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
Qualifications
* You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have experience in helping lead and inspire a team, a good understanding of nutrition and working with fresh seasonal food, and a strong grasp of HACCP.
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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