Second Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Balanced Hours

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Stamford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stamford is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their team. You will work with fresh seasonal food to create nutritious, appetising meals while engaging with residents. Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and assisting in menu development. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have a warm approach to residents. The role offers a rewarding excellence bonus and various employee benefits for enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Confidence to create appetising and nutritious menus.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Create high quality and wholesome dishes.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Engagement with residents

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Stamford is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their team. You will work with fresh seasonal food to create nutritious, appetising meals while engaging with residents. Your responsibilities will include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and assisting in menu development. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have a warm approach to residents. The role offers a rewarding excellence bonus and various employee benefits for enhancing work-life balance.