Second Chef – Fresh Seasonal Menus, Balanced Hours

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £5000

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Discounts on retail and leisure

Medical specialists access

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Ferndown, United Kingdom, is looking for a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food, offering a better work-life balance and meaningful work. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus and engage with residents to tailor dishes.

This role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, developing menus, and maintaining high standards with fresh produce.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Understanding of nutrition and healthy meal planning.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment in the home.
• Ability to engage with residents to tailor appetising and nutritious menus.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in 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 controls.
• Complete regular audits and stock control.

Skills

Personable

Warmth with residents

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food experience

Kitchen leadership

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare in Ferndown, United Kingdom, is looking for a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food, offering a better work-life balance and meaningful work. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus and engage with residents to tailor dishes.

This role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, developing menus, and maintaining high standards with fresh produce.