Second Chef - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Penparcau; 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 while working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance work and life, ensuring you deliver delicious, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs. With a commitment to quality and person-centered care, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a rewarding career with the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve, all while being part of a team that celebrates excellence in hospitality.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Free Access to Medical Specialists

Confidential Legal and Counselling Services

Tax Code Review Service

Staff Lottery Option

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on quality food preparation.
• Ability to engage with residents to create tailored menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and assist in menu development.
• Deliver high-quality dishes and maintain stock control.

Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Experience with Fresh Seasonal Food

HACCP Understanding

Personable Approach

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Second Chef at Barchester

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, flavorful, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.

At Barchester, we operate with an open, honest, supportive approach, prioritizing quality of care. As sector-leading healthcare experts, we hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.

We are proud to have 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
• 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 appetizing and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts
• Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
• Confidential legal and counselling services
• Tax code review service
• Option to join our staff lottery

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

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare