Second Chef: Fresh Menus & Balanced Hours (Care Home)

Barchester Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend bonus up to £500

Discounts at retailers

Access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with no split shifts, and supporting the Head Chef to create nutritious menus for residents.

You will tailor menus around residents, promote a warm, welcoming kitchen, and maintain HACCP standards while managing stock and budgets. Barchester’s commitment to quality care is reflected in its outstanding UK ratings.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in resident wellbeing.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment within the home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.

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 to residents.

Skills

Personable & warm approach

Menu planning & creative cooking

Resident engagement

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with no split shifts, and supporting the Head Chef to create nutritious menus for residents.

You will tailor menus around residents, promote a warm, welcoming kitchen, and maintain HACCP standards while managing stock and budgets. Barchester’s commitment to quality care is reflected in its outstanding UK ratings.