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This role as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food and enjoy a better work-life balance, while making a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of residents. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' preferences. Barchester is a sector-leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, supportive environment for employees.Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. Your responsibilities include assisting in menu development, working with fresh produce to create high-quality dishes, managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, and fostering a warm, efficient, and fun environment. You will also handle stock control, budget management, and conduct regular audits.About us Barchester Healthcare operates 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. They are dedicated to delivering person-centred hospitality and have received a two-star rating from Best Companies for outstanding quality of care. Recognized as one of the top employers in health and social care, Barchester promotes a supportive work environment.Job responsibilities If you are a qualified Chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, with a focus on work-life balance and making a difference, this role is ideal. You will deliver hotel/restaurant standards, assist in menu creation tailored to residents, and work with a passionate team committed to quality. Barchester values an open, honest, and supportive culture, prioritizing high-quality care across all services. We are proud of our high ratings and awards, including the two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies.Requirements:A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeingCity & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualificationGood understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh seasonal foodAbility to create a warm and welcoming environmentConfidence engaging with residents to develop appetising, nutritious menusGood understanding of HACCPManagement duties include:Managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head ChefAssisting with menu developmentWorking with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishesCreating a warm, efficient, and fun environmentWorking within budgetCompleting regular auditsManaging stock controlRewards package Includes a Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection, unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme, retail and leisure discounts, free access to medical specialists, confidential counselling and legal services, tax code review, and participation in our staff lottery (terms apply).Person Specification QualificationsCity & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualificationGood understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh seasonal foodPersonable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeingGood understanding of HACCPDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.#J-18808-Ljbffr