This role as a Second Chef in a care home setting offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious, flavorsome meals for the residents. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in menu development and managing the kitchen, while also engaging with the residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider, known for its high-quality ratings and commitment to delivering person-centered care.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef, 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. Barchester is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. The role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes, and creating a warm, efficient and fun environment.
Job responsibilities
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. You will manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes, and create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
Minimum Requirements
* 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.
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
* Good understanding of HACCP.
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 for second opinions. Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services. Tax code review service to ensure you are on the right code. Option to join our monthly staff lottery.
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.
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