NHS
Job title:
Second Chef – Care Home
Company
NHS
Job description
The job posting is for a Second Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The job is located in Pevensey and is a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Chef to create nutritious and flavorsome menus for residents, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Barchester Healthcare is known for its high-quality care and has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the health and social care sector.Main duties of the jobAs a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will assist the Head Chef in developing and delivering hotel/restaurant-quality meals for residents. You will work with fresh, seasonal produce to create appetizing and nutritious dishes that cater to the preferences and needs of the residents. The role involves managing the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, contributing to menu development, and ensuring a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment in the kitchen. You will need to work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality of care and has received outstanding ratings from regulatory bodies. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including financial bonuses, discounts, and access to medical and counseling services.DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£15.89 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1362636273Job locationsBarchester HealthcarePevenseyBN24 5NUJob 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.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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, demonstrate a good understanding of nutrition, and have experience working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the well-being of residents, and a good understanding of HACCP.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, demonstrate a good understanding of nutrition, and have experience working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the well-being of residents, and a good understanding of HACCP.
Expected salary
£15.89 per hour
Location
Pevensey, East Sussex
Job date
Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:47:48 GMT
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