Second Chef – Care Home

Overview

Second Chef at Barchester will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus tailored to residents. You will deliver hotel and restaurant standards, work with fresh seasonal produce and support quality that is at the heart of the care offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Assist the Head Chef in menu development
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• Hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ qualification or equivalent
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP

Benefits

• Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to 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 for a second opinion
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax code review service to ensure correct tax code and rate
• Option to join the monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK* (terms & conditions apply)

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