Job Summary
The role of a Second Chef in a care home setting offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create nutritious, flavorsome meals for residents. This position provides a more balanced work-life environment compared to typical hotel or restaurant settings, allowing chefs to focus on delivering high-quality hospitality and person-centered care.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in developing menus, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes. You will also manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, create a warm and efficient environment, and complete regular audits. The role requires a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and the ability to engage with residents to cater to their preferences.
Job Responsibilities
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-centered 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
* 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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Isleworth, TW7 6UH
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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