# Second Chef - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/second-chef-care-home/527c1a65-6690-440a-aa3f-f76a6ff4769f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/second-chef-care-home/527c1a65-6690-440a-aa3f-f76a6ff4769f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £14.08 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-04T03:03:52.037Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7221?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1523333839&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 o ### Main duties of the job Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food and have more of a work-life balance? As a Second Chef at Barchester, you'll ensure hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and balanced menus, collaborate with residents to design menus tailored to them, and deliver person-centred hospitality. We aim for quality care at the heart of our operations, maintaining top ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. NEED TO HAVE: A personable approach, City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, nutritional knowledge, experience with seasonal food, HACCP understanding. NEED TO DO: Kitchen management in Head Chef's absence, assist in menu development, high-quality fresh food cooking, budget management, audits, stock control. REWARDS PACKAGE: Up to £500 bonus for a Good/Outstanding CQC, refer a friend up to £500, retail discounts, medical specialists access, free counselling, tax review service, monthly staff lottery option. If you're a passionate Chef driven by quality and keen to be part of a vibrant company, Barchester is the place for you. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare sector in the UK, operating over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. At Barchester, the approach is one that focuses on quality and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality care and hospitality in all of its services. The company strives to deliver an open, honest, and supportive environment for both employees and residents. Barchester has been recognized for its exemplary performance, having achieved high quality ratings and accolades such as being awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. It is also 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. Barchester values its staff and offers rewarding packages, including bonuses based on inspection outcomes, referral schemes, and access to discounts and various support services. The company is driven by the desire to celebrate life and quality, supporting staff to grow within a collaborative and vibrant culture. ### Details - Date posted: 04 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.08 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1523333839 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tarporley, CW6 0EG, United Kingdom ### 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 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. 3231 ## Job Details 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 o ## Job Description Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food and have more of a work-life balance? As a Second Chef at Barchester, you'll ensure hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and balanced menus, collaborate with residents to design menus tailored to them, and deliver person-centred hospitality. We aim for quality care at the heart of our operations, maintaining top ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. NEED TO HAVE: A personable approach, City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, nutritional knowledge, experience with seasonal food, HACCP understanding. NEED TO DO: Kitchen management in Head Chef's absence, assist in menu development, high-quality fresh food cooking, budget management, audits, stock control. REWARDS PACKAGE: Up to £500 bonus for a Good/Outstanding CQC, refer a friend up to £500, retail discounts, medical specialists access, free counselling, tax review service, monthly staff lottery option. If you're a passionate Chef driven by quality and keen to be part of a vibrant company, Barchester is the place for you. ## 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 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. 3231 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, A good understanding of nutrition, Experience of working with fresh seasonal food, Good understanding of HACCP ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.