Second Chef - Care Home

NHS; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their team at a newly refurbished care home. This role offers the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while creating nutritious and flavorful menus tailored to residents' preferences. The position emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with a 30-hour work week, including alternate weekends. As a Second Chef, you'll manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and contribute to maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation. Join a company that values quality and celebrates life, making a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery participation

Qualifications

• Must have a warm approach and genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Experience in creating nutritious menus using fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist in menu development and maintain food quality standards.
• Create a warm and efficient environment for the team.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care to residents in their care homes. The Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has recently undergone a refurbishment, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. The company is seeking a passionate and qualified Second Chef to join their team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional hospitality standards.

Main duties of the job

As the Second Chef at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus. You will assist the Head Chef in menu development and work closely with residents to tailor the menu to their preferences. The role offers a work-life balance with a 30-hour per week shift pattern, including alternate weekend working. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, and creating a warm and efficient environment for the team.

Job responsibilities

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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

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.

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.