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

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 assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. We look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs. 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.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all our services. 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] has 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. We provide a warm, efficient and fun environment, underpinned by quality of care.

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

Requirements

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• A good understanding of nutrition
• A good understanding of HACCP
• 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

Rewards package

• Rewarding Excellence bonus – up to £500* for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500* per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts
• Free access to medical specialists
• Confidential counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service
• Monthly staff lottery

*Terms & conditions apply

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Bristol, BS16 1AH
Website: https://www.barchester.com/

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