Second Chef - Care Home

Job summaryThis is an opportunity to work as a Second Chef in a care home setting, where you will have the chance to deliver high-quality, hotel/restaurant standards of food without the long hours and split shifts typically found in the hospitality industry. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and appealing menus, while working closely with residents to tailor the offerings to their preferences. Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a strong focus on quality of care and employee well-being. Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce to create delicious and nutritious meals for the residents. You will assist the Head Chef in menu development, ensuring that the dishes cater to the needs and preferences of the residents. Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within a budget, and completing regular audits. You will also be expected to create a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with over 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and has been recognized for its excellence, receiving a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and ranking among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK.Job description Job responsibilitiesAre 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 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.NEED TO HAVE 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 HACCPNEED 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 at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE 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 applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.0859Job description Job responsibilitiesAre 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 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.NEED TO HAVE 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 HACCPNEED 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 at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE 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 applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.0859Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a relevant City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, as well as have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a relevant City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, as well as have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareHerne BayCT6 5DN Employer's website