Second Chef - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Braunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Second Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal ingredients, crafting nutritious menus tailored to residents' needs. Enjoy a better work-life balance without split shifts, while being part of a team that values quality and person-centred hospitality. With numerous rewards and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for passionate chefs eager to make a difference in a caring community.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery option

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in residents' wellbeing and quality care.
• Ability to create appetising and nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Assist in menu development and stock control.
• Deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes with fresh produce.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Second Chef

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have a better work-life balance and make your work matter?

Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

At Barchester, we operate with an open, honest, supportive approach, where the quality of care is central to everything we do. As sector-leading healthcare experts, we hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals throughout the UK.

Barchester has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

Minimum Requirements:

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

Responsibilities:

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Assist in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

Rewards Package:

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, earning up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets
• Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery

If you are passionate about being part of a company driven by quality and love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place for you.