Job Title: Second Chef
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have a better work-life balance and make your work 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 seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
At Barchester, we operate with an open, honest, supportive approach, where the quality of care is central to everything we do. As sector-leading healthcare experts, we hold the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals throughout 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.
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 create appetising and nutritious menus
* Good understanding of HACCP
Responsibilities:
* Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
* Assist in menu development
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
* 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 passionate about being part of a company driven by quality and love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place for you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr