Second Chef - Care Home

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join their team, focusing on fresh seasonal food and quality care. In this role, you will assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious menus tailored to resident preferences, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a rewarding work-life balance and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of others. Join a company recognized for its outstanding quality and supportive culture, where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Unlimited referral bonus

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Confidential counseling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery participation

Qualifications

• Passionate about quality and resident wellbeing.
• Experience in menu development and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development and manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Create high-quality, wholesome dishes with fresh produce.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Good 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

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Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food?

Join Barchester as a Second Chef and enjoy a better work-life balance with opportunities to make your work matter. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor offerings to their preferences. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centered hospitality across our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs dedicated to quality.

At Barchester, we foster an open, honest, and supportive environment where quality of care is paramount. As sector-leading healthcare providers, we hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. We have been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th among 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.

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 develop appetizing, 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 constraints
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

Rewards and Benefits:

• Rewarding Excellence bonus—up to £500 for a good or outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited referral bonus—up to £500 per referral
• Retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets
• Access to medical specialists for second opinions
• Confidential counseling and legal services
• Tax code review service
• Option to participate in our monthly staff lottery

If you are a passionate Chef eager to be part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place for you.