The role of a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the typical long hours and split shifts associated with the industry.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the chance to contribute to the creation of high-quality, wholesome dishes. Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working within budgets, and completing regular audits. You will also be expected to create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable work environment for the kitchen team.
Qualifications
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
* Hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* 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.
Job responsibilities
Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, 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.
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 UK.*Terms & conditions apply
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love 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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