This is a role as a Second Chef in a Care Home, working for Barchester Healthcare. The job involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and providing a supportive work environment for its employees.Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal food and enjoy a better work-life balance compared to a typical hotel or restaurant setting. You will assist the Head Chef in developing menus, working with residents to cater to their needs, and maintaining a warm, efficient, and fun environment in the kitchen. The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within budget, and completing regular audits.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and has received outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission. Barchester has also been recognized as one of the top companies to work for in the UK, offering a range of rewards and benefits to its employees.Job responsibilities30 hours a week.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 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 Barchester, 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.Minimum RequirementsNEED TO HAVE:A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutritionExperience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusGood understanding of HACCPNEED TO DO:Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absenceAssist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentWork within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock controlRewards PackageRewarding 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, Barchester is the place to be.Person SpecificationQualificationsYou will need to hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ qualification (or equivalent) and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with residents, and a good grasp of HACCP are also required.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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