The role of a Second Chef in a Care Home offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while providing a better work-life balance compared to the hospitality industry. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals and creating a warm, efficient, and enjoyable kitchen environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, 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 while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered hospitality, and they are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK with 224 homes and hospitals. They are proud to have the highest quality ratings across their services and have been recognized as a top employer in the health and social care sector, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies.
Job responsibilities
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will:
1. Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
2. Assist Head Chef in menu development.
3. Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
4. Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
5. Work within budget.
6. Complete regular audits.
7. Manage stock control.
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.
Rewards Package
We offer a rewarding excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. You will also have unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral. Additional benefits include:
* 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.
* 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and 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.
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