Second Chef - Care Home

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  • Edinburgh
  • £16.58 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
The job advertisement is for a Second Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role is based in Edinburgh and offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of £16.58. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to cater to their preferences. Barchester Healthcare is known for its high-quality care and has received outstanding ratings, making it an attractive employer for passionate chefs.Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the typical split shifts and long hours associated with the industry. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, ensuring they are nutritious, flavorsome, and tailored to the preferences of the residents. The role also involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, completing regular audits, and maintaining stock control. Barchester Healthcare values a personable and warm approach, and the successful candidate must have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its high-quality care, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and recognition as one of the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£16.58 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1365928546Job locationsBarchester HealthcareEdinburghEH4 3PEJob 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 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 have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 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.NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DO 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 REWARDS PACKAGE 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 applyIf 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.Job 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 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 have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 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.NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DO 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 REWARDS PACKAGE 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 applyIf 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and demonstrate experience working with fresh, seasonal food. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, confidence in engaging with residents, and a good understanding of HACCP are also required.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and demonstrate experience working with fresh, seasonal food. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, confidence in engaging with residents, and a good understanding of HACCP are also required.

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