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Second Chef

United Kingdom, Odiham · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 HACCP

What we offer

  • 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
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