Overview
This role offers the opportunity to work as a Second Chef in a care home setting, where you can use your culinary skills to create nutritious and delicious meals for the residents. You will work alongside the Head Chef to develop menus, manage the kitchen, and ensure high-quality standards are maintained. The position provides a work-life balance with regular hours, without the demands of a typical restaurant environment.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus for residents.
* Work with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks.
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, work within budget, and complete regular audits.
* Engage with residents to tailor menus to their preferences and create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment.
* Deliver services with a personable and warm approach, ensuring wellbeing of residents.
* Maintain HACCP standards and ensure high quality and safe food preparation.
Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* 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.
Desirable/Skills
* Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
* Ability to work within budget and manage stock control.
Rewards Package
* Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500 for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.
* Refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral.
* Access to a range of discounts at major brands.
* Free access to medical specialists and confidential counselling and legal services.
* Tax code review service.
* Option to join monthly staff lottery (terms apply).
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and has received recognition for excellence.
Details
Date posted: 21 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £15.89 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1366147086
Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH
Ongoing recruitment – no separate boilerplate notices included.
Job description and responsibilities described above are the core information for the Second Chef role at Barchester.
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