Overview
Second Chef position at a care home operated by Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider. The role supports the Head Chef to create nutritious, flavorsome, well-balanced menus and to tailor menus to residents' preferences.
Main duties
Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without long hours. Assist Head Chef in menu development within budget; manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence; complete regular audits; maintain stock control; contribute to a warm, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment; engage with residents to tailor menus.
About us
Barchester operates 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. We focus on quality care and have a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rank highly among health and social care employers.
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities include assisting Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus; working with residents to tailor menus; delivering high-quality dishes; maintaining HACCP compliance; working within budget; supporting a person-centred hospitality approach; ensuring high quality ratings across homes.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
* Experience working with fresh, seasonal food.
* Personable and warm approach; genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
* Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment; confident engaging with residents to create appetising menus.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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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