Second Chef — Seasonal Menus & Resident Care

Barchester Healthcare; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Discounts at brands & supermarkets

Access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join our team. You will support the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus using fresh seasonal produce, while engaging with residents to tailor offerings that enhance wellbeing across our homes.

We value warmth, motivation and quality; you’ll work in a supportive environment with a focus on balanced work-life. Join a network known for high care standards.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach with residents’ wellbeing focus.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create appetising, nutritious menus with residents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in 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 and stock control.

Skills

Personable & warm

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food

Menu development collaboration

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join our team. You will support the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus using fresh seasonal produce, while engaging with residents to tailor offerings that enhance wellbeing across our homes.

We value warmth, motivation and quality; you’ll work in a supportive environment with a focus on balanced work-life. Join a network known for high care standards.