Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Chandler's Ford is seeking a qualified chef to join their team. The role involves menu development, managing kitchen quality, and fostering a warm environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience with fresh seasonal food. This full-time position promotes a work-life balance and offers great benefits, including learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

Work life balance

Free learning and development

Retail and leisure discounts

Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Personal and warm approach to interactions.
• Experience in leading and inspiring teams.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development and uphold quality standards.
• Manage stock control and complete audits.
• Create a fun and warm environment for residents.

Skills

High-quality cooking

Team leadership

Nutrition understanding

Stock control management

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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?

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest quality and standards
• Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• To assist in leading and motivating a team

Qualifications

• 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

Location & Details

Chandler's Ford, Hampshire - GBP Full Time
Posted by: Barchester Healthcare

Benefits

• 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