Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Barchester; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Second Chef in Oxford. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious menus and managing the kitchen in their absence. The ideal candidate will have a warm approach, experience with fresh seasonal food, and valid culinary qualifications. This position offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Work life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef focusing on quality and seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Capacity to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu development.
• Manage stock control and complete regular audits.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Interest in the wellbeing of residents

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Understanding of HACCP

Experience in leading a team

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

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 services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.

Key Skills & Experience

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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