Second Chef - Care Home

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team, focusing on fresh seasonal food and quality care. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance work and life while delivering exceptional dining experiences tailored to residents' needs. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values quality and warmth, ensuring every meal is a celebration of good nutrition and hospitality. Join a company recognized for its outstanding care standards and enjoy a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Referral scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in residents' wellbeing and quality of food.
• Experience in creating nutritious and appetising menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence and assist in menu development.
• Deliver high-quality dishes using 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

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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 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 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 driven by quality.

Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector-leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across 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.

NEED TO HAVE

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

NEED TO DO

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Assist Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
• 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 generous referral scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts at big 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

*Terms & conditions apply

If you are a passionate Chef eager to join a company driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.