Second Chef - Care Home

NHS; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The role of a Second Chef in a care home involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus for the residents. The candidate will need to have a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience in working with fresh seasonal food. The job offers a rewarding work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, 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. Barchester is a sector-leading healthcare company that is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all its services and looks for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.99 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1288200443

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Second Chef at Barchester, 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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.

Minimum Requirements

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 of working with fresh seasonal food.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.
• 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 and wholesome dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Rewards Package

Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral. Access to a wide range of 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The successful candidate should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience in working with fresh seasonal food. They should also have a personable and warm approach, the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, and a good understanding of 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/