Barchester Healthcare
Second Chef - Bank - Care Home
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Role Overview
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Second Chef at Barchester.
About the Role
As a Secondary Chef at Barchester, you'll enjoy hotel/restaurant-level standards while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This opportunity allows you to:
- Create nutritious, flavourful, and well-balanced menus in collaboration with residents.
- Help craft menus tailored to individual preferences and needs.
- Support a person-centred hospitality approach in a warm, dynamic environment.
Barchester proudly delivers high-quality, resident-focused hospitality and is looking for passionate chefs who prioritise quality, teamwork, and well-being.
About Barchester
Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. The company is committed to growth and excellence, with new builds opening frequently.
Notably, Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to earn the prestigious ‘Best Companies to Work’ award, offering:
- Long-term career development for ambitious professionals.
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and unwavering standards.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Assist in menu development, ensuring creativity while maintaining nutrition, taste, and seasonal sustainability.
- Work with fresh seasonal produce to prepare cuisine of the highest quality.
- Cultivate a warm, professional, and enjoyable workplace culture within the team and with residents.
- Operate within budget to ensure cost-effective yet high-quality service.
- Conduct regular audits to maintain standards.
- Manage stock control efficiently.
- Lead and inspire a team, fostering motivation and collaboration.
Requirements
Essential
- A warm, personable approach with a genuine interest in residents’ well-being.
- Qualification: Must hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring team members.
- Strong understanding of nutrition, including dietary requirements and resident needs.
- Ability to work with seasonal, fresh ingredients.
- The talent to create a welcoming, engaging environment for residents.
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Competencies
- Good understanding of HACCP for food safety compliance.
Rewards and Benefits
Work Environment & Perks
📌 Empowered Work-Life Balance – Predictable shifts (regular days with alternate weekends). 📌 Professional Growth – Unlimited learning and development opportunities. 📌 Discounts – Provided on holidays, retail, and leisure. 📌 Awards Recognition – Chance to showcase culinary excellence at the Annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. 📌 Referral Perks – Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme.
Why Barchester?
Barchester attracts professionals who people-focused, passionate about quality, and thrive in rewarding environments.
If you love celebrating life, raising quality standards in hospitality, and are part of an innovative, supportive team, this role could be your opportunity to make a difference.
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