The role of a Second Chef in a care home setting provides an opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. The role offers a better work-life balance compared to traditional hotel or restaurant environments, while still allowing the chef to showcase their culinary skills and passion for food.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the menus around their preferences. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, as well as helping with menu development, stock control, and regular audits. The role requires a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver high-quality dishes.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering person-centered care and has been recognized for its outstanding quality ratings and employee-friendly working environment.
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-centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. As sector-leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.
Minimum Requirements
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 HACCP
NEED 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You will need to hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification (or equivalent) and have a good understanding of HACCP and nutrition. Experience working with fresh, seasonal food is also essential.
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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