Second Chef - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
The job description is for a Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK with a focus on quality care. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorsome menus while working with residents to cater to their preferences. The organization is known for its outstanding ratings and commitment to providing a warm and supportive work environment for its employees.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts typically associated with the industry. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop and implement nutritious, well-balanced menus, tailored to the preferences of the residents. The role requires a personable and warm approach, as well as experience in working with fresh produce and a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, as well as assisting with menu development, stock control, and regular audits. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive rewards package, including bonuses, discounts, and access to various medical and legal services.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The organization is known for its high-quality ratings and commitment to delivering person-centered care. Barchester has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the health and social care sector, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rankings among the top 20 and 25 best companies in the UK.
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? 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful candidate must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food.
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
Upminster
RM14 2YP
