Second Chef

NHS; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fareham is seeking a Second Chef to assist in menu creation and maintain high standards of dining for residents. This role offers a better work-life balance while working with fresh seasonal food. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent and collaborating on nutritious menu planning. Applicants should have a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, along with experience in team leadership and a strong understanding of nutrition.

Benefits

Work life balance with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Opportunity to participate in Barchester Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and inspiring a team.
• Genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu development.
• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Create high quality dishes with fresh produce.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Leadership skills

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

This job opportunity as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare in Fareham offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal food and have a better work-life balance. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus while working with residents to cater to their needs. Barchester is a leading UK healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality services and investing in their employees' growth and development.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work in a care home setting, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to develop menus that are both flavoursome and nutritious, tailoring them to the preferences and needs of the residents. Barchester values a warm, personable approach and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the people in their care. This role requires experience in working with fresh seasonal produce, a good understanding of nutrition, and the ability to create a welcoming environment within the home.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes set to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

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 bank 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.

NEED TO HAVE

• 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

NEED TO DO

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist the Head Chef in menu development
• Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at 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

REWARDS PACKAGE

• 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

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Qualifications

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have experience in helping lead and inspire a team, and demonstrate a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.