Second Chef - Care Home

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? Working as a Second Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Second Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you are responsible for assisting the Head Chef in delivering hotel and restaurant standards without compromising your work-life balance. The role involves creating nutritious and well-balanced menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients, tailored to residents' needs to ensure quality and person-centered hospitality. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to quality care and has received high-quality ratings for their services across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. Their supportive work environment is honest and open, focusing on well-being and the high standards of their community. The company is recognized for its excellence, having been ranked highly by Best Companies for its outstanding work environment and practices in the Health & Social Care sector, alongside reputably big companies in the UK.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for its focus on quality care across its 224 homes and hospitals. They emphasize person-centered hospitality, involving the residents in menu planning to ensure meals are nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced. The company's environment promotes openness, honesty, and support among staff, making it a welcoming place to work. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been acknowledged as a top employer, receiving a two-star rating from Best Companies, and is consistently ranked among the best in the Health & Social Care sector. Their commitment to quality care is reflected in their sector-leading healthcare standards and award recognitions, reinforcing their status as a desired workplace for passionate and quality-driven professionals.

Job 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 at the highest quality and standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

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, 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

Person Specification - Qualifications

Essential

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, A good understanding of nutrition, Experience of working with fresh seasonal food, A good understanding of HACCP

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Bristol, BS49 4DW

Website: https://www.barchester.com/

Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]