Job Description

This job opportunity as a Second Chef in a Care Home at Barchester Healthcare offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal food, have a better work-life balance, and make a meaningful impact. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorsome menus while working closely with residents to cater to their preferences. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider known for its high-quality ratings and commitment to delivering person-centered hospitality across its 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around their preferences. Barchester is proud to deliver person-centered hospitality, and they are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are known for their high-quality ratings and commitment to delivering person-centered care and hospitality. Barchester has been recognized as a top employer in the health and social care sector, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and rankings among the best companies to work for in the UK.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
13.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1320184412
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Leamington Spa
CV32 7JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are 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 apply
#3231
If 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 description
Job responsibilities
Are 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 apply
#3231
If 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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, have a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh seasonal food. You should also have a personable and warm approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.