Job summary The role of a Second Chef in a care home setting provides an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious and flavorful meals for the residents. The position offers a more balanced work-life schedule compared to a typical restaurant or hotel environment. Barchester Healthcare, the company behind this role, is a leading provider of quality healthcare services in the UK, with a strong emphasis on person-centered hospitality across its 224 homes and hospitals. Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in developing and delivering high-quality, nutritious, and well-balanced menus. You will have the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce to create delicious and appetizing dishes that cater to the preferences and dietary needs of the residents. The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment, working within budget, and completing regular audits. Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, including bonuses, discounts, and access to various support services. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of quality healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering person-centered hospitality and has received several accolades, including a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rankings among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies and top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1231101740 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Eastbourne BN23 6JF Job description Job responsibilities A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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? 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 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. 0854 Job description Job responsibilities A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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? 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 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. 0854 Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should possess a warm and personable approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, along with a good understanding of HACCP. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should possess a warm and personable approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, along with a good understanding 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. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Eastbourne BN23 6JF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)