Second Chef - Care Home

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Second Chef for its care home in London. This role involves collaborating with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals using fresh, seasonal produce while creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Join a company recognized for its commitment to quality care and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists and counselling services

Option to join staff lottery

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu development and kitchen management.
• Manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Nutrition understanding

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

This is a Second Chef role at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. The role involves working with fresh seasonal produce to create nutritious and flavorful meals for the residents, while also assisting the Head Chef in menu development and kitchen management. Barchester is known for its commitment to quality care and has received high ratings from industry bodies.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome and well-balanced menus, while also working closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered hospitality and is looking for passionate and motivated chefs who are driven by quality.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality care, having received a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rankings among the top healthcare and big companies to work for in the UK.

Job responsibilities

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 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 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. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly 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 of 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 and wholesome dishes cooked at 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 refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral. Access to retail and leisure discounts. Free access to medical specialists and counselling services. Tax code review service. Option to join our staff lottery. Terms & conditions apply.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification. Good understanding of nutrition. Experience working with fresh seasonal food. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create a warm environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.