Second Chef – Care Home
Apply for the Second Chef - Care Home role at Barchester Healthcare.
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, aiming for a work‑life balance while creating nutritious, flavoursome and well‑balanced menus for residents? As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in delivering hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will create menus that are tailored to residents' needs, work in a person‑centred hospitality environment, and uphold quality of care. Barchester has a two‑star outstanding rating, 224 homes and hospitals, and recognises your excellence.
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
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
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
Rewards Package
* Rewarding Excellence bonus – up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
* Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme – up to £500* per referral
* Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
* Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax code review service
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery
* Terms & conditions apply
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Solihull, England, United Kingdom
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