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 the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal produce, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts common in the industry. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider committed to quality of care and an excellent working environment for its employees.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and deliver high-quality, seasonal menus that cater to the preferences and dietary needs of residents.
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while tailoring menus around residents.
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef 0s absence.
* Assist with menu development and work within budget.
* Complete regular audits and manage stock control.
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment in the kitchen.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* Personal and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
* Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
Details
* Date posted: 26 August 2025
* Salary: £13.09 an hour
* Pay scheme: Other
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Location: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA
Rewards
Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. Refer a friend scheme up to £500 per referral. Access to retail and leisure discounts, medical support services, counselling, legal services, tax code reviews, and option to join the staff lottery (terms apply).
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are committed to providing the highest quality of care and have been recognized for their excellence, including a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rankings among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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