Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The company operates 224 homes and hospitals across the country and has been recognized for its excellence, earning a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and ranking among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare offers an exciting opportunity to work in a care home setting, assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus for residents. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. The role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, and creating a warm, efficient, and fun environment for the residents.
Job responsibilities
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
* 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
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.
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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