Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

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  • Northallerton, North Yorkshire
  • £13.66 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The Second Chef role at Barchester Healthcare offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work in a care home setting, providing fresh and nutritious meals to residents while enjoying a better work-life balance. As part of the catering team, you will assist the Head Chef in creating menus and delivering high-quality dining experiences, all within a supportive and rewarding environment.Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and create wholesome, flavoursome dishes for the residents. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, and leading a team to ensure a warm and efficient environment. The role provides a great work-life balance, with regular hours and no split shifts, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care and hospitality.About usBarchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to continuous investment and growth, with several new build homes set to join the Barchester family. Barchester is also accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, offering long-term career opportunities and development for ambitious chefs.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.66 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1370319132Job locationsBarchester HealthcareNorthallertonDL7 9AUJob 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 City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification, along with experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition, experience working with fresh seasonal food, and a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents are also essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • You will need to hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification, along with experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition, experience working with fresh seasonal food, and a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents are also essential.

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