Part-Time Second Chef Fresh Seasonal Menus Resident-Focused

Barchester Healthcare; Birtley; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence bonus

Refer a friend

Discount schemes

Medical specialists access

Counselling services

Tax code review

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Second Chef to join our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, work with fresh seasonal produce and deliver nutritious, flavoursome meals tailored to residents, while keeping a warm and welcoming dining environment.

Part-time role: 26 hours per week with alternate weekends, aiming for a balance between personal life and high hospitality standards in a care home setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition and balanced meals for residents.
• Experience using fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to create nutritious, flavoursome menus for residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and welcoming dining environment.
• Work within budget and control stock.
• Complete regular audits of kitchen operations.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Seasonal fresh produce

People skills

HACCP understanding

Menu development

Resident wellbeing

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Second Chef to join our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, work with fresh seasonal produce and deliver nutritious, flavoursome meals tailored to residents, while keeping a warm and welcoming dining environment.

Part-time role: 26 hours per week with alternate weekends, aiming for a balance between personal life and high hospitality standards in a care home setting.