Second Chef: Fresh, Nutritious Menus with Care Home Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for Good/Outstanding CQC

Refer a friend bonus

Discounts at retailers 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 join our care home kitchens, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with a balanced shift pattern. You will help the Head Chef craft nutritious, flavoursome menus while tailoring dishes for residents in a warm, supportive environment.

We value quality, open communication and HACCP-driven food safety as part of daily operations, supporting your growth in a trusted healthcare provider across the UK.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach with residents' wellbeing in mind.
• Solid understanding of nutrition and healthy menus.
• Experience cooking with fresh seasonal produce.
• Ability to create a welcoming home environment for residents.
• Confidence engaging with residents to tailor menus.
• Good HACCP knowledge and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personable approach

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food

Warm environment creation

Resident engagement

HACCP understanding

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join our care home kitchens, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with a balanced shift pattern. You will help the Head Chef craft nutritious, flavoursome menus while tailoring dishes for residents in a warm, supportive environment.

We value quality, open communication and HACCP-driven food safety as part of daily operations, supporting your growth in a trusted healthcare provider across the UK.