Chef - Care Service in Essex, Rayleigh

Chef - Care Service in Essex, Rayleigh

Rayleigh +1 Full-Time 25000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Barchester Healthcare

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious menus and manage the kitchen with a focus on quality.
  • Company: Join Barchester, a top-rated healthcare provider with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, discounts, and access to medical specialists.
  • Other info: Be part of a company recognised for excellence in health and social care.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while enjoying a better work-life balance.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Chef with experience in fresh seasonal food and a passion for nutrition.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.

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.

  • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
  • A good understanding of nutrition
  • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
  • 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

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.

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.

Locations

RayleighEssex
Barchester Healthcare

Contact Details:

Barchester Healthcare Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chef - Care Service in Essex, Rayleigh

Culinary Skills
Menu Development
Nutritional Knowledge
Experience with Fresh Seasonal Food
Quality Control
Kitchen Management
Person-Centred Hospitality