Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus, Balanced Hours

Barchester Healthcare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend up to £500

Discounts at brands & supermarkets

Access to medical specialists

Counselling & legal services

Tax code review service

Staff lottery opportunity

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering fresh, seasonal menus with quality standards and a focus on resident wellbeing. You will support the Head Chef, manage the kitchen in their absence, and help create nutritious, tasty dishes in a warm, welcoming environment.

With HACCP knowledge, menu development input, and experience with fresh produce, you’ll help maintain budget controls and quality across our homes.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach focused on residents’ wellbeing.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food and nutrition.
• Ability to engage residents to tailor appetising menus.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and kitchen safety.

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 environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Personable approach

Seasonal food experience

Nutrition knowledge

Resident engagement

HACCP understanding

Menu development input

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Nutrition qualification (training)

Job description

Barchester is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering fresh, seasonal menus with quality standards and a focus on resident wellbeing. You will support the Head Chef, manage the kitchen in their absence, and help create nutritious, tasty dishes in a warm, welcoming environment.

With HACCP knowledge, menu development input, and experience with fresh produce, you’ll help maintain budget controls and quality across our homes.