Second Chef - Care Home

Organization: Barchester Healthcare (Glenroyd Care Home) via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Glenroyd Care Home, 1 Glenroyd Close, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40.00 hours per week, Day Shifts)

Hourly Pay: £14.87 per hour

Application Closing Date: 19 September 2026

Job Introduction

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance without the long hours and split shifts while working with fresh, seasonal food to make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit a talented and passionate Second Chef at Glenroyd Care Home in Blackpool.

Join an award-winning, sector-leading healthcare provider where you will assist the Head Chef in delivering hotel and restaurant standards of hospitality, crafting nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored directly around our residents.

About the Role

As a Second Chef, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in the kitchen. Key responsibilities include:

Kitchen Management & Leadership: Managing the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring efficient operations, budget adherence, and stock control.
Culinary Excellence: Using fresh, seasonal produce to cook wholesome, high-quality dishes adhering to the highest standards and HACCP guidelines.
Menu Development: Collaborating with the Head Chef and engaging directly with residents to create appetizing, personalized, and nutritious menus.
Auditing & Standards: Completing regular kitchen audits and helping create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment.

About You

We are looking for a qualified and motivated culinary professional who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds, NVQ, SVQ, or equivalent culinary qualifications.
Knowledge & Experience: A good understanding of nutrition, HACCP, and working with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Attributes: A warm, personable approach, a genuine interest in resident wellbeing, and a strong drive for culinary quality.

Why Join Barchester Healthcare?

Competitive hourly rate (£14.87 per hour for a 40-hour week)
Excellent work-life balance (day shifts — no split shifts or grueling long weeks!)
Rewarding Excellence bonus (financially rewarded up to £500* for Good/Outstanding CQC inspections)
Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme earning up to £500* per referral
Comprehensive benefits package including free access to medical specialists, confidential counseling and legal services, retail/leisure discounts, a tax code review service, and a monthly staff lottery *( Terms & conditions apply )