The job posting is for a Second Chef position at a care home operated by Barchester, a leading healthcare company in the UK. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorful menus for the residents, while maintaining high-quality standards and a welcoming environment. Barchester is known for its commitment to quality care and has received outstanding ratings for its operations.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, work with fresh seasonal produce, and deliver high-quality dishes that cater to the residents' preferences. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining stock control, and completing regular audits. The role requires a personable and warm approach, as well as a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh ingredients.
Job responsibilities
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. You will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. 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.
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
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, confidential and free access to counselling and legal services, a tax code review service, and the 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 loves 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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