Job summary
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, person-centred care, and is recognized for its outstanding ratings and awards, including a two-star rating from Best Companies and rankings as one of the top companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
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.
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Confident engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
* Good understanding of HACCP
* 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 to high standards
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
Rewards package
* Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
* Refer a friend scheme up to £500 per referral
* Discounts at brands and supermarkets
* Free access to medical specialists and confidential counselling and legal services
* Tax code review service
* Option to join monthly staff lottery
Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
* Good understanding of nutrition
* Experience with fresh seasonal food
* Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in resident wellbeing
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
* Good understanding of HACCP
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an DBS check.
Employer: Barchester Healthcare, Brackley, NN13 6JZ
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