Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus, Resident-Centric

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Stamford Bridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; 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

Counselling and legal services

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Chef to join us as Second Chef, delivering fresh seasonal food and hotel/restaurant standards with better work-life balance. You will support the Head Chef, tailor menus for residents, and create nutritious, flavoursome dishes while engaging with residents to suit their needs.

We are proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK and celebrate high care ratings.

Qualifications

• personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing
• 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 menus
• Good HACCP understanding

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Resident wellbeing focus

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food experience

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Chef to join us as Second Chef, delivering fresh seasonal food and hotel/restaurant standards with better work-life balance. You will support the Head Chef, tailor menus for residents, and create nutritious, flavoursome dishes while engaging with residents to suit their needs.

We are proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK and celebrate high care ratings.