Second Chef - Care Home: Fresh Menus, Balanced Nutrition

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Horsham seeks a qualified Second Chef to assist in creating nutritious and flavourful menus while ensuring high standards in the kitchen. This role offers the chance for work-life balance and fosters a warm, engaging atmosphere for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience with fresh seasonal food and hold relevant qualifications. Barchester promotes a supportive work culture and rewards excellence through various incentives.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Qualifications

• A good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Horsham seeks a qualified Second Chef to assist in creating nutritious and flavourful menus while ensuring high standards in the kitchen. This role offers the chance for work-life balance and fosters a warm, engaging atmosphere for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience with fresh seasonal food and hold relevant qualifications. Barchester promotes a supportive work culture and rewards excellence through various incentives.