Second Chef - Bank - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a bank 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. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare in Reading is both casual and part-time, offering flexible working arrangements. As part of the culinary team, the Second Chef will prepare dishes using fresh, seasonal produce, maintaining high standards akin to those found in hotels and restaurants, without the added pressure of split shifts and prolonged work weeks. The position involves assisting the Head Chef in menu development and adapting meals to suit the preferences and nutritional needs of residents. Key responsibilities include managing the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable, conducting regular audits, controlling stock, and adhering to budget constraints. It's essential for candidates to possess City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ qualifications or their equivalents, experience in leading a team, and a solid comprehension of nutrition and HACCP protocols. Barchester Healthcare takes pride in its quality-driven approach and offers career advancement opportunities.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is recognized as one of the UK's premier healthcare providers, managing over 224 care homes and hospitals nationwide. The organization is dedicated to delivering person-centered hospitality and healthcare, with a commitment to quality and service excellence. Barchester is continuously investing in its facilities and expanding its presence, with several new build homes planned to join its network. Known not only for its healthcare provisions but also for fostering a supportive work environment, Barchester has been accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. This accolade reflects the organizations dedication to employee satisfaction and professional development. Barchester provides its employees with robust support systems, ample learning opportunities, and a strong community spirit, all contributing to a rewarding work experience.
Job responsibilities
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?
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a bank 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.
Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.
We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.
NEED TO HAVE
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team
REWARDS PACKAGE
Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent. Experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition. Experience of working with fresh seasonal food. Good understanding of HACCP.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Reading
RG6 3UJ
United Kingdom
