Second Chef

NHS; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Second Chef in Leamington Spa. You will assist in creating nutritious menus and ensuring high-quality meal preparation while engaging with residents to understand their preferences. This role emphasizes a warm and welcoming environment, focusing on person-centred care without the pressure of split shifts. Join us for a rewarding career where quality and care are paramount, and enjoy a range of employee benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to various discounts.

Benefits

Reward Excellence bonus up to £500

Generous refer a friend scheme up to £500

Wide range of retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential access to counselling and legal services

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification required.
• Good understanding of nutrition essential.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in developing seasonal, high-quality meals.
• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Engage with residents to understand their dietary preferences.

Skills

Personable approach

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering person-centred care across its 224 homes and hospitals. As a Second Chef in their Leamington Spa care home, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal produce, create nutritious and delicious menus, and contribute to a warm and welcoming environment for residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in developing and preparing seasonal, high-quality meals that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of the residents. You will have the chance to work with fresh ingredients, create appetising and wholesome dishes, and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. The role also involves engaging with residents to understand their dietary requirements and preferences, as well as maintaining HACCP standards and managing stock control.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider that has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for their employees.

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 quality and standards
• 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, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK*Terms & conditions apply

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification, as well as have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A warm, personable approach and the ability to create a welcoming environment are also essential.

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.