Assist the Head Chef in menu development.
Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.
Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.
Work within budget.
Complete regular audits.
Manage stock control.
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more work-life balance and make your work matter? You should have a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
Have a good understanding of nutrition.
Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
Good understanding of HACCP.
Working as a Second Chef at Barchester offers the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, tailoring them to residents' needs. We pride ourselves on person-centred hospitality and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.
At Barchester, we foster an open, honest, and supportive culture, prioritising quality of care. We are sector leaders with the highest quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.
Barchester has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
If you are passionate about being part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place for you.
Benefits include:
* Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.
* Unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral.
* Retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets.
* Free access to medical specialists for second opinions.
* Confidential and free counselling and legal services.
* Tax code review service to ensure correct tax payments.
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery with colleagues across the UK.
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