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Hours:
3X days per week - 7:30am - 6:30pm (must be able to work alternate weekends)
Role Overview:
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to achieve better work-life balance and make your work matter?
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and balanced menus, working with residents to tailor menus to their needs. We prioritize person-centered hospitality across our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.
Our Values:
At Barchester, we operate with an open, honest, and supportive approach, where quality of care is paramount. We are sector leaders with the highest quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.
Achievements:
We are proud to have 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.
Minimum Requirements:
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Good understanding of nutrition
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
* Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetizing, nutritious menus
* Good understanding of HACCP standards
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
* Assist in menu development
* Work with fresh produce to prepare high-quality dishes
* Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
* Work within budget constraints
* Conduct regular audits
* Manage stock control
Rewards and Benefits:
* Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500 for a good or outstanding CQC inspection
* Unlimited referral bonuses, earning up to £500 per successful referral
* Retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets
* Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
* Confidential counseling and legal services
* Tax code review service
* Option to participate in our monthly staff lottery
Terms & conditions apply.
Additional Information:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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