Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Resident Care

https:/jobs.barchester.com/; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Discounts at brands and supermarkets

Free access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal produce, delivering hotel-standard meals in a welcoming care home. You will support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to residents, and foster a warm, resident-focused dining experience.

This role emphasizes quality, HACCP awareness, and working within budget while maintaining high standards. You will supervise in the Head Chef's absence and contribute to menu development, ensuring nutritious, flavoursome dishes that

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment in the home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising, 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.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

People engagement

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal produce, delivering hotel-standard meals in a welcoming care home. You will support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to residents, and foster a warm, resident-focused dining experience.

This role emphasizes quality, HACCP awareness, and working within budget while maintaining high standards. You will supervise in the Head Chef's absence and contribute to menu development, ensuring nutritious, flavoursome dishes that