Second Chef – Care Home
Join Barchester Healthcare as a Second Chef. Deliver hotel/restaurant standards, support the Head Chef, and create nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to residents.
Base Pay Range
Pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Responsibilities
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
* Assist Head Chef in menu development.
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high‑quality, wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
* Work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.
Qualifications
* Personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* Good understanding of nutrition.
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
* Good understanding of HACCP.
Rewards Package
* Rewarding Excellence bonus – up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.
* Unlimited access to our generous refer‑a‑friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral.
* Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts.
* Free access to medical specialists, counseling, and legal services.
* Tax code review service.
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery.
Terms & conditions apply.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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