Job summary This Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Reading offers the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while maintaining a good work-life balance.
The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in developing nutritious and flavorsome menus, tailored to the residents' preferences.
Barchester is a leading healthcare provider, recognized for its high-quality care and supportive working environment.
Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will work closely with the Head Chef to create delicious, well-balanced menus using fresh, seasonal produce.
You will have the chance to engage with residents to understand their dietary needs and preferences, ensuring the dishes are both appetizing and nutritious.
The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, completing regular audits, and maintaining stock control.
Barchester is committed to providing a warm, efficient, and fun work environment for its employees.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK.
With over 224 homes and hospitals, the company is dedicated to delivering person-centered care and support.
Barchester has been recognized for its outstanding ratings, exceptional employee benefits, and commitment to creating a positive, supportive work culture.
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 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.
Barchester 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 HACCPNEED 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 applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food.
They should also have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of residents.