Second Chef - Bank - Care Home
The closing date is 24 May 2026
Job summary
The job posting is for a Second Chef position at a care home operated by Barchester, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus for the residents, while working with a personable and warm approach. The job offers a work-life balance with alternate weekends, free learning and development opportunities, and a range of other benefits.
Main duties of the job
The Second Chef will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting with menu development, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes, creating a warm and efficient work environment, working within budget, completing regular audits, managing stock control, and leading and motivating a team.
About us
Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
Details
Date posted
25 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.68 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1478915511
Job locations
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Wadhurst
TN5 6RY
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Wadhurst
TN5 6RY