Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Warm Care Home Kitchen

Barchester Healthcare; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Discounts at major brands

Access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Chef to join as Second Chef. You will work with fresh seasonal produce to deliver hotel and restaurant standards, while helping tailor nutritious menus for residents.

You will support the Head Chef, manage the kitchen in their absence, and ensure meals are prepared to a high quality within budget. A warm, welcoming atmosphere and HACCP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with residents in mind.
• Good understanding of nutrition and menu planning.
• Experience using fresh seasonal ingredients and delivering high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in 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 in the home.
• Work within budget and control costs.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Personable approach

Resident wellbeing focus

HACCP knowledge

Fresh seasonal food experience

Menu development collaboration

Budget management

Audit experience

Stock control

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Chef to join as Second Chef. You will work with fresh seasonal produce to deliver hotel and restaurant standards, while helping tailor nutritious menus for residents.

You will support the Head Chef, manage the kitchen in their absence, and ensure meals are prepared to a high quality within budget. A warm, welcoming atmosphere and HACCP knowledge are essential.