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This position requires working alternate weekends, with a total of 30 hours across 3 days. The working hours are from 8am to 6pm.
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 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, and 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 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 to work for, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Requirements
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food
* The 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
Responsibilities
* 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 the highest standards
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
Rewards Package
* Rewarding Excellence bonus, earning up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
* Unlimited access to our refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
* Access to retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets
* Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax code review service
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery
If you are a passionate Chef who is driven by quality and loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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