Second Chef - Care Home

NHS; Essex; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

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? Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a rewarding and supportive environment for Chefs to thrive. With a focus on person-centred hospitality, Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality care and dining experiences for their residents.

Main duties of the job

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. Barchester is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1273017669

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY

Job responsibilities

As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. You will manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assist in menu development, work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes, create a warm environment, work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.

Minimum Requirements

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.

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 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 a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

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: Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY
Employer's website: Barchester Healthcare