This role as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious, flavoursome meals for residents in a caring environment. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in menu development and lead the kitchen team, while enjoying a better work-life balance compared to a traditional restaurant setting.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will work closely with the Head Chef to develop and deliver high-quality, well-balanced menus for the residents. You will have the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce to create nutritious and delicious dishes, while also managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. This role involves leading and motivating a team, working within budget, and completing regular audits to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Job responsibilities
Working as a bank 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.
NEED TO HAVE
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Assist the Head Chef in menu development
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes
* Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
* Assist in leading and motivating a team
Rewards Package
Work-life balance - working days with alternate weekends. Free learning and development. A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts. Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
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 qualification, as well as have experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food are also required. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment are 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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