Second Chef - Care Home Kitchen, Fresh Seasonal Menus

Barchester Healthcare; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for CQC inspections

Refer a friend bonus

Discounts on retail and leisure

Access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to help deliver fresh, nutritious meals across our homes with a warm, resident-focused approach.

You will support the Head Chef in menu development and create menus around residents’ needs, using fresh seasonal ingredients while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, in a setting that values care and quality above all.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine care for residents.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment in the home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising, nutritious menus.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment.
• Work within budget and control costs.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

People skills

Qualification

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

Resident engagement

Menu development

HACCP

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to help deliver fresh, nutritious meals across our homes with a warm, resident-focused approach.

You will support the Head Chef in menu development and create menus around residents’ needs, using fresh seasonal ingredients while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, in a setting that values care and quality above all.