About this role
Job summary We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week. 34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends 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 home
Main duties of the job We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week (34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends). 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. You will manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and assist in menu development, working with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest standards, creating a warm, efficient and fun environment while working within budget.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an organisation that takes pride in delivering person-centred hospitality across all its services. With a focus on quality, the organisation operates 224 homes and hospitals across the UK, maintaining the highest quality ratings. As sector-leading healthcare experts, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes an open, honest, and supportive approach, where quality of care is central to their operations. Employees at Barchester are rewarded for their excellence and have the opportunity to work in environments that balance professional commitments with a rewarding personal life. Barchester has received recognition for its outstanding quality, being awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and ranked in the top lists of Best Health & Social Care Companies to Work For in the UK. The organisation supports its staff with a wide range of benefits, including retail and leisure discounts, access to medical specialists, and more, ensuring a well-rounded working experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can work 4 days a week. 34 hours per week: 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm. 1 day 8:30am - 6:30pm + alternate weekends
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 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.
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
Preston
PR2 3WQ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)