Second Chef – Care Home

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Full time
Location: Tewkesbury
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Job offered by: NHS
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The job posting is for a Second Chef position at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef to create nutritious and flavorful menus for the residents, while also maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal produce. Main duties of the job

As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome and well-balanced menus for the residents. You will work closely with the residents to tailor the menus to their preferences and dietary needs. The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within budget, and completing regular audits. Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care and hospitality, and they are seeking passionate and motivated chefs who share their values. Job responsibilities

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. 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. Person Specification

The successful candidate should 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, the ability to create a welcoming environment, and a good 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.

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