This is a role as a Second Chef in a care home run by Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The job involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, experience in working with fresh, seasonal food, and a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.Main duties of the jobThe Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, developing menus, and working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a warm, efficient, and fun environment in the kitchen, working within the budget, and completing regular audits. They will also be involved in stock control. Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider with a focus on quality of care and a supportive work environment.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and have been recognized for their excellence, including being awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and ranking highly in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£14.27 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1371536004Job locationsBarchester HealthcareShirleyB90 4EFJob 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.#3231 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.#3231Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
The role requires a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, as well as holding City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications. A good understanding of nutrition and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food is also essential. The candidate should have a good understanding of HACCP and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
The role requires a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, as well as holding City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications. A good understanding of nutrition and experience in working with fresh, seasonal food is also essential. The candidate should have a good understanding of HACCP and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
