This role as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal food and have a better work-life balance. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the offerings. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, committed to quality and invested in the growth and development of its staff.
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 while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences. The role requires a personable and warm approach, relevant qualifications, experience in leading and inspiring a team, good understanding of nutrition and HACCP, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.
Job responsibilities
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
* Assist the Head Chef in menu development.
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
* Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
* Work within budget.
* Complete regular audits.
* Manage stock control.
* Assist in leading and motivating a team.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Rewards Package
Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends. Free learning and development. A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts. Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
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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