Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are proud to have received a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and are recognized as one of the top healthcare companies to work for in the UK.
Main duties of the job
This role as a Second Chef in a Barchester Care Home offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavorsome meals for residents. You will assist the Head Chef in menu development and work within a supportive, quality-focused environment to deliver an exceptional dining experience. The role requires a personable approach, understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh produce to high standards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are proud to have received a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and are recognized as one of the top healthcare companies to work for in the UK.
Job responsibilities
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.
Essential qualifications and qualities include:
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
A good understanding of nutrition
Experience working with fresh, seasonal food
Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
Good understanding of HACCP
Key responsibilities
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
Assist the Head Chef in menu development
Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes
Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
Work within budget
Complete regular audits
Manage stock control
Rewards and benefits
Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection, unlimited refer-a-friend scheme, retail and leisure discounts, free access to medical specialists, confidential counselling and legal services, tax review service, and staff lottery participation. Terms & conditions apply.
Person specification
Passionate about quality food and resident wellbeing, with relevant qualifications and experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
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