Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus, Balanced Life

Barchester Healthcare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence bonus

Refer a friend

Discounts

Medical specialists

Counselling services

Tax code review

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Second Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal meals with hospital standards in mind within our care homes.

You will assist the Head Chef with menu development, manage the kitchen in their absence, control budgets, and create a warm, welcoming dining environment for residents.

We value quality, a strong understanding of HACCP, and the ability to tailor menus to residents' preferences while upholding high safety and nutrition standards.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

People skills

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh produce

HACCP

Menu development

Resident engagement

Budgeting

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Barchester Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Second Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal meals with hospital standards in mind within our care homes.

You will assist the Head Chef with menu development, manage the kitchen in their absence, control budgets, and create a warm, welcoming dining environment for residents.

We value quality, a strong understanding of HACCP, and the ability to tailor menus to residents' preferences while upholding high safety and nutrition standards.