Chef Assistant

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

This role as a Second Chef in a Care Home offers the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food, deliver hotel/restaurant standards, 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 menus around their preferences. Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider, committed to delivering high-quality care and an outstanding work environment for its employees.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the chance to work in a supportive and welcoming environment, delivering 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 also working directly with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. Barchester is committed to person-centred hospitality and is looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

About Us

Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider with 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. The company is proud to have the highest quality ratings and has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranking 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

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.

Person Specification

You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh seasonal food and traditional English dishes. A personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, is also essential.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including a rewarding excellence bonus, a refer a friend scheme, and access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts. You will also have the opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and an outstanding work environment for our employees.



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