Overview

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 assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and share a commitment to person-centred hospitality across all our services.

Responsibilities

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 to the highest standards

Create a warm, efficient and fun environment

Work within budget

Complete regular audits

Manage stock control

Qualifications

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents

Hold City and 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 and Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection

Refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral

Discounts at brands and supermarkets

Access to medical specialists for a second opinion

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Option to join the monthly staff lottery

Additional

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Healthcare / Hospitality

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