Second Chef - Care Home
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Second Chef - Care Home
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a qualified Chef to join their team as Second Chef in Northampton. This role offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal food, deliver high-quality dishes without split shifts, and make a real difference in residents' lives. Permanent contract with full-time or part-time hours, £16 per hour, and excellent benefits.
Job summary
This role is ideal for a qualified Chef looking to balance professional standards with a personal touch in a care home setting. As the Second Chef, you will deliver high-quality dishes without the pressures of split shifts and long work weeks. Your responsibility will include assisting the Head Chef to create nutritious and flexible menus tailored to residents' preferences. Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers you a chance to become part of a team that prioritizes quality and person-centered hospitality in its care settings, supported by excellent recognition and rewards for your contributions.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading provider of care in the UK, managing over 224 homes and hospitals. They have built a reputation for delivering high-quality person-centered hospitality across all their services. As a sector-leading healthcare expert, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on the quality of care it provides, which is underscored by exceptional ratings from regulatory bodies. Their commitment to their staff is demonstrated through various rewards and recognition programs, including bonuses for excellence, a generous referral scheme, and access to a wide range of benefits. The welcoming culture at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ensures that employees experience a supportive and rewarding working environment.
Details
- Date posted: 28 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £16 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1495290416
- Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Northampton, NN4 0XN
Job description
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, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Northampton, NN4 0XN
- Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/
Employer contact details
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