Second Chef - Care Home

NHS; Skipton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Skipton is seeking a Second Chef to create nutritious meals for residents. Enjoy a work-life balance with no split shifts, while working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef, managing the kitchen, and developing menus tailored to residents' needs. Join a supportive environment focused on quality care and enjoy a rewarding package with bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Unlimited referral bonuses

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling and legal services

Tax review services

Participation in a staff lottery

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh seasonal produce.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Develop menus and deliver high-quality dishes.
• Manage stock and complete audits.

Skills

Personable Approach

Understanding of Nutrition

Engagement with Residents

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. As a Second Chef at one of their care homes in Skipton, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavoursome meals for the residents, while enjoying a better work-life balance compared to a typical restaurant or hotel setting.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, developing menus, and delivering high-quality, wholesome dishes to the residents. You need a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal produce. The role involves managing stock, completing audits, and creating a warm and efficient environment in the kitchen.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider with over 224 care homes and hospitals across the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality of care and have been recognized with a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, as well as being ranked among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Hours: 3X days per week - 7:30am - 6:30pm (must be able to work alternate weekends)

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more work-life balance and make your work matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, tailoring menus around residents' needs. We value warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality. Barchester fosters an open, honest, and supportive environment where quality of care is central. We are proud to hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals, with recognitions including a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranking 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies in the UK.

Requirements include:

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
• Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP
• Experience working with fresh seasonal produce
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
• Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetising, nutritious menus

Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting in menu development, working with fresh produce, creating a positive environment, working within budget, completing audits, and managing stock control.

Rewards package

Includes a Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection, unlimited referral bonuses, retail and leisure discounts, free access to medical specialists, confidential counselling and legal services, tax review services, and participation in a staff lottery (terms apply).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A personable and warm approach, genuine interest in residents' wellbeing, City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, good understanding of HACCP and nutrition.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.