Second Chef - Care Home

Job summary

This role as a Second Chef in a Care Home offers an opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce and create nutritious, flavorsome and well-balanced menus for residents. The position provides a work-life balance without the long hours and split shifts often associated with hotel or restaurant work. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef and work in a supportive, quality-focused environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will help the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome and well-balanced menus. You will work closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences and needs. The role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes, and maintaining stock control and budgets. The successful candidate will contribute to a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering person-centred care and has been recognized for its outstanding quality ratings and positive work culture, including a two-star rating from Best Companies and rankings among the top healthcare and big companies to work for in the UK.

Date posted

05 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.27 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1275427169

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare, Bristol, BS49 4DW

Job description

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.

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 HACCP

NEED 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 should hold a City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. They should also have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and the ability to create a welcoming environment.

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, Bristol, BS49 4DW

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/