Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Work-Life Balance

Barchester Healthcare; Storrington; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Discounts on retail and leisure

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 our kitchen team as a Second Chef. You will assist the Head Chef in developing nutritious, flavoursome menus using fresh seasonal ingredients, while ensuring a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.

You will contribute to maintaining high standards of nutrition and HACCP compliance, and help create a caring, resident-centred environment across our homes.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach to resident wellbeing.
• Good Nutrition knowledge.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment in the home.
• Confidence engaging with residents to tailor appetising and nutritious menus.
• Solid understanding of HACCP procedures.

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 and control costs.
• Complete regular audits of kitchen operations.
• Manage stock control and ordering.

Skills

Personable and warm

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food experience

Warm hospitality

Resident engagement

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Nutrition knowledge (formal education)

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Chef to join our kitchen team as a Second Chef. You will assist the Head Chef in developing nutritious, flavoursome menus using fresh seasonal ingredients, while ensuring a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.

You will contribute to maintaining high standards of nutrition and HACCP compliance, and help create a caring, resident-centred environment across our homes.