Second Chef - Care Home
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Second Chef - Care Home
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Second Chef for a care home in Kettering. The role offers a balanced work-life with fresh seasonal ingredients, helping deliver high-standard, nutritious menus tailored to residents. Permanent contract, £16 per hour. Closing date: 27 June 2026.
Job summary
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Second Chef for a care home in Kettering, offering a balanced work-life and the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients. As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team, the Second Chef will help deliver high-standard, nutritious menus tailored to the residents' preferences. This role provides a chance to work in a supportive environment, free from the pressures of split shifts and long work weeks. The company prioritizes quality care and has received high ratings across its 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, making it a prestigious name in healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will assist the Head Chef in delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts. You will create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor them. Proudly delivering person-centred hospitality across all services, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] seeks motivated and passionate chefs driven by quality. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting in menu development, and ensuring high-quality dishes. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a rewards package including bonuses for good CQC inspections, retail discounts, and access to counselling services.
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading provider in the UK known for its quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals. It aims to provide excellent patient care and hospitality by focusing on person-centred services. The organisation has been recognised for its high-quality standards and has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. Ranked among the top companies to work for, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] seeks to employ individuals who are passionate about quality and making a positive impact on the lives of residents. The company encourages a supportive and open workplace culture.
Details
- Date posted: 28 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £16 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1495263679
- Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kettering, NN15 7JZ
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 [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.
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 genuine interest in residents wellbeing. Must hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent. Good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh seasonal food. Ability to create a welcoming environment and confidence in engaging with residents for menu development. 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], Kettering, NN15 7JZ
Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]