This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified chef to work as a Second Chef in a care home setting, where you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. As part of the Barchester Healthcare team, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working closely with the residents to cater to their preferences.
Main duties of the job
The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working with fresh seasonal produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes, creating a warm and efficient environment, working within budget, completing regular audits, managing stock control, and leading and motivating the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef who is driven by quality and wants to be part of a company that celebrates life.
Job responsibilities
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 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
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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