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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 while 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.
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 260 homes and hospitals across 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.
NEED TO HAVE
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent on-the-job training
* 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
NEED TO DO
* 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 generous 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 to ensure correct tax payments
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery with colleagues across the UK
Terms & conditions apply.
If you are a passionate Chef eager to join a company driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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