Overview
We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week. 34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends
Responsibilities
* Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the 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, 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 across the UK.
* Barchester have proudly 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 of 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
* 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 at the highest quality and standards
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
Rewards
* Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by 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 a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
* Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK
* Terms & conditions apply
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
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