Overview
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?
Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.
Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Assist Head Chef in menu development
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
Qualifications
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* The 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, meaning you will be financially rewarded by 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 at big brands and supermarkets
* Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax code review service to ensure you are on the right code
* Option to join monthly staff lottery
Seniorities & Employment
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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