Second Chef

Job summary

The job of a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus for residents in a care home setting. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centered hospitality while working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and maintaining a warm, efficient, and fun environment in the kitchen.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will work alongside the Head Chef to develop and deliver hotel/restaurant-quality meals without the long hours and split shifts often associated with the industry. You will have the opportunity to tailor menus based on resident preferences and work with fresh, seasonal produce to create appetizing and nutritious dishes. The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, completing regular audits, and maintaining stock control.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality care and has been recognized with a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. Barchester Healthcare offers a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees, with a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Job description

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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 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.

NEED TO HAVE 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 HACCPNEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control 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 applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and have experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A personable and warm approach, along with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, is also essential.

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