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This position requires working alternate weekends, with a total of 30 hours across 3 days. The working hours are from 8am to 6pm.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 has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health and Social Care Companies to work for, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.Minimum Requirements:
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City and Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutritionExperience working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusGood understanding of HACCPResponsibilities:
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef''s absenceAssist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standardsCreate a warm, efficient, and fun environmentWork within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock controlRewards Package:
Rewarding Excellence bonus, up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referralAccess to retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists for second opinionsConfidential and free counselling and legal servicesTax code review serviceOption to join our monthly staff lotteryIf you are a passionate Chef eager to be part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place to ..... full job details .....
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