Second Chef - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with over 224 care homes and hospitals across the UK. They are known for their commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and for creating a supportive work environment for their employees. As a Second Chef in a Barchester care home, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavourful meals for the residents, while also enjoying a more balanced work‑life schedule compared to traditional restaurant settings.

As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well‑balanced menus for the residents. You will have the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks common in the hospitality industry. Barchester is committed to providing person‑centred care, and they are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and the wellbeing of the residents.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating over 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are known for their commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and for creating a supportive work environment for their employees. Barchester has been awarded a two‑star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranking 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.

• Have a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• Hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Have a good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, as well as have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care home.

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.