Job Summary
This role as a Second Chef in a Care Home offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce and create nutritious, flavoursome meals for residents. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in menu development and work within a supportive, high-quality environment where the care of residents is the top priority.
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 whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. Barchester is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all their services and are looking for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and have been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. Barchester offers a supportive and rewarding work environment for their employees.
Date Posted: 10 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £12.92 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 1279494740
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-centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Need to Have
1. A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
2. Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
3. A good understanding of nutrition
4. Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
5. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
6. Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
7. Good understanding of HACCP
Need to Do
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
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 Essential
* You will need to hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, have a good understanding of nutrition and experience of working with fresh seasonal food. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment are 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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Huntingdon, PE29 7AF
Employer's Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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