Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

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  • Darlington, County Durham
  • £13.66 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
This is a temporary position as a Second Chef at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The role involves working alongside the Head Chef to create nutritious and delicious meals for the residents, while maintaining high standards and a warm, welcoming environment.Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce and deliver hotel/restaurant-quality standards without the long hours and split shifts typically associated with the hospitality industry. You will assist the Head Chef in developing menus that cater to the residents' needs and preferences, ensuring that the meals are both nutritious and enjoyable. Barchester is committed to providing person-centered hospitality, and they are looking for passionate and motivated chefs who are driven by quality.About usBarchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes set to join the Barchester family. Barchester is also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for, offering long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.66 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1367828919Job locationsBarchester HealthcareDarlingtonDL1 1JFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 bank 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.Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a teamREWARDS PACKAGEWork life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf 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 beJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 bank 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.Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a teamREWARDS PACKAGEWork life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf 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 bePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You will need to hold a relevant qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ, as well as experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food is also required. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care home is essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You will need to hold a relevant qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ, as well as experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food is also required. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care home is essential.

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