Overview
This job is for a Second Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavoursome meals for residents of the care home. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centred care and has strong quality ratings.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in menu development and the delivery of high-quality, wholesome dishes.
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
* Work within budget and complete regular audits.
* Demonstrate a warm, personable approach with a good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh, seasonal produce.
* Create nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored around residents’ needs; deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks where possible.
* Maintain a warm, efficient, and welcoming environment within the home; engage with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
* Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety practices.
Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* Good understanding of HACCP and nutrition.
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
Details
Location: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Salary: £13 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference: 1370335874
Rewards
Rewards package includes: Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500 for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection; refer-a-friend scheme up to £500 per referral; discounts, access to medical specialists, counselling, legal and tax services; monthly staff lottery (terms apply).
If you are a passionate Chef who is driven by quality and enjoy celebrating life, Barchester is the place to be.
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure check will be required.
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