Second Chef - Care Home
The closing date is 30 September 2025
Job summary
This role as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food and have a better work-life balance. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus, while also engaging with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. Barchester is a sector-leading healthcare company with a strong focus on quality of care and a supportive, open, and honest work environment.
Main duties of the job
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. Barchester is proud to deliver person-centred hospitality across all their services and are looking for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. The role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes, creating a warm and efficient environment, working within budget, completing regular audits, and managing stock control.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare company with 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. They have been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and are ranked among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1353819745
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Mansfield
NG18 4XX
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Mansfield
NG18 4XX