Job summary The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare offers a unique opportunity to work in a care home environment, delivering high-quality, restaurant-standard meals without the long hours and split shifts typical of the restaurant industry. This position provides a chance for qualified chefs to work with fresh, seasonal produce and contribute to creating nutritious and appetizing menus tailored to residents' preferences. Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with a strong focus on quality, and it has been recognized for its excellence as an employer, offering a comprehensive rewards package. Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, developing menus, and working with fresh ingredients to prepare delicious and wholesome dishes. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, managing stock control, and completing regular audits. A key aspect of the role is engaging with residents to understand their preferences and create menus that cater to their needs, fostering a warm and welcoming environment within the care home. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering person-centered care and has been recognized for its exceptional standards, receiving a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and ranking among the top healthcare and large companies to work for in the UK. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.10 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1186629114 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG Job description Job responsibilities Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? No nights, 4 days a week, alternate weekends, 40 hours a week. Working at restaurant standards without the restaurant hours. 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 centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE 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 HACCPNEED 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 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 if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UKTerms & conditions applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be. 191817 TJ Job description Job responsibilities Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? No nights, 4 days a week, alternate weekends, 40 hours a week. Working at restaurant standards without the restaurant hours. 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 centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE 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 HACCPNEED 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 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 if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UKTerms & conditions applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be. 191817 TJ Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification, and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification, and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)