Second Chef - Care Home - Fareham

Barchester Healthcare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Second Chef to join their team in Fareham. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining a warm and engaging environment for residents. With no split shifts and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to person-centered hospitality.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500

Referral scheme earning up to £500

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Option to participate in staff lottery

Qualifications

• Warm and personable approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment and engage residents in menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist in menu development and work with fresh produce.
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Second Chef at Barchester

Are you a qualified Chef seeking a role with fresh seasonal food and better work-life balance? Join us at Barchester as a Second Chef, where you'll help deliver high standards without split shifts or long weeks. Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and balanced menus tailored to our residents.

We pride ourselves on person-centered hospitality across our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality. At Barchester, quality of care is central, and we maintain the highest ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. We are also proud to be recognized as a top employer, with awards including a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies.

Minimum Requirements

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
• Good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a welcoming environment and engage residents in menu planning
• Knowledge of HACCP standards

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist in menu development and work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
• Work within budget, complete audits, and manage stock control

Rewards and Benefits

• Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500 for outstanding CQC inspections
• Referral scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral
• Retail and leisure discounts, free access to medical specialists, counselling, legal services, and tax review
• Option to participate in staff lottery

If you are passionate about quality and life, Barchester is the place for you.

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