Second Chef - Fresh Menus, Work-Life Balance

Barchester Healthcare; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Staff discounts

Medical specialists access

Counselling services

Tax code review

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to prepare fresh, seasonal dishes in a resident-centered setting. You will support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to individual resident preferences, and maintain high standards of quality without split shifts.

Join a team that prides itself on warm, supportive care and quality as a core value. This role emphasizes work-life balance, kitchen efficiency, and delivering nutritious meals that residents love.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach focused on resident wellbeing.
• Strong nutrition knowledge and experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create appetising, nutritious menus with residents.
• Experience in menu development and balancing flavours.
• Good HACCP understanding and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment.
• Manage stock and budget, conduct regular audits.

Skills

Personable approach

Warm nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food experience

Menu development

Resident engagement

HACCP understanding

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to prepare fresh, seasonal dishes in a resident-centered setting. You will support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to individual resident preferences, and maintain high standards of quality without split shifts.

Join a team that prides itself on warm, supportive care and quality as a core value. This role emphasizes work-life balance, kitchen efficiency, and delivering nutritious meals that residents love.