Second Chef - Fresh Seasonal Menus | Balanced Hours

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food and help create high-quality meals. This role offers the opportunity to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assist in menu development, and lead a team. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, has strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of nutrition. A focus on work-life balance is emphasized, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Annual Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Leadership and inspiring a team

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food and help create high-quality meals. This role offers the opportunity to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assist in menu development, and lead a team. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, has strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of nutrition. A focus on work-life balance is emphasized, along with opportunities for career growth and development.