Job summary
This is a temporary position for a qualified chef to work as a Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare provider. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorsome menus for the residents, while ensuring a warm and welcoming environment in the home. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered hospitality and is looking for passionate chefs who take pride in their work and are driven by quality.
Main duties of the job
As a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal produce and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts typical of the industry. You will assist the Head Chef in menu development, working within budget to create high-quality, wholesome dishes. Additionally, you will help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, lead and motivate the team, and complete regular audits and stock control. Barchester offers a competitive pay rate, work-life balance with alternate weekends, and opportunities for career growth and development.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for ambitious chefs.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.39 to £17.24 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1454723909
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Kettering
NN15 7JZ