Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Balanced Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Confidential access to counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery option

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Second Chef to join their team in Rayleigh. This role offers an opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food while providing a balance in your work life.

As a Second Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in creating delicious and nutritious menus, while ensuring high quality standards. The position comes with various benefits including financial rewards for good performance and access to special discounts.

Qualifications

• Warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Hold relevant culinary qualifications.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist in menu development.
• Deliver high quality dishes to standards.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Second Chef to join their team in Rayleigh. This role offers an opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food while providing a balance in your work life.

As a Second Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in creating delicious and nutritious menus, while ensuring high quality standards. The position comes with various benefits including financial rewards for good performance and access to special discounts.