Second Chef: Seasonal Menus, Balanced Hours, Warm Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Medical specialists access

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a qualified Second Chef in Cardiff to craft nutritious, flavoursome menus for residents while supporting the Head Chef. You’ll balance hotel/restaurant standards with a warm, resident-centred approach, ensuring quality in every dish and a positive kitchen culture.

You will collaborate on menu development, manage stock and budgets, and uphold HACCP standards, contributing to high care ratings and a welcoming home environment.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach focused on resident wellbeing.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Strong nutrition knowledge and menu planning.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment in the home.
• Confidence engaging residents to tailor menus.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Nutrition knowledge

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Resident engagement for tailored menus

HACCP knowledge

Budget management

Menu development support

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a qualified Second Chef in Cardiff to craft nutritious, flavoursome menus for residents while supporting the Head Chef. You’ll balance hotel/restaurant standards with a warm, resident-centred approach, ensuring quality in every dish and a positive kitchen culture.

You will collaborate on menu development, manage stock and budgets, and uphold HACCP standards, contributing to high care ratings and a welcoming home environment.