Overview
The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus for the care home residents. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences.
* Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest quality and standards.
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment; manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence; work within budget; complete regular audits; manage stock control.
Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* Good understanding of nutrition; experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment and engage with residents to develop appetising and nutritious menus.
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus; good understanding of HACCP.
Rewards
Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. Unlimited access to the refer a friend scheme (up to £500 per referral). Access to retail and leisure discounts, free access to medical specialists, confidential counselling and legal services, and other benefits as described in the original job content.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider with 224 care homes and hospitals across the UK. They have been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and are ranked highly as a top employer in the health and social care industry.
Details
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.99 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1370319140
Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stone, ST15 8SQ
Other
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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