About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Second Chef for a care home in Kettering, offering a balanced work-life and the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients. As part of the Barchester team, the Second Chef will help deliver high-standard, nutritious menus tailored to the residents' preferences. This role provides a chance to work in a supportive environment, free from the pressures of split shifts and long work weeks. The company prioritizes quality care and has received high ratings across its 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, making it a prestigious name in healthcare services.
Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts. You will create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor them. Proudly delivering person-centred hospitality across all services, Barchester seeks motivated and passionate chefs driven by quality. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting in menu development, and ensuring high-quality dishes. Barchester offers a rewards package including bonuses for good CQC inspections, retail discounts, and access to counselling services.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the UK known for its quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals. It aims to provide excellent patient care and hospitality by focusing on person-centred services. The organisation has been recognised for its high-quality standards and has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. Ranked among the top companies to work for, Barchester seeks to employ individuals who are passionate about quality and making a positive impact on the lives of residents. The company encourages a supportive and open workplace 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 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 Specification
Qualifications Essential
A personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents wellbeing. Must hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent. Good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh seasonal food. Ability to create a welcoming environment and confidence in engaging with residents for menu development. 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.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)