Job Advertisement: Second Chef

Position: Second Chef (Care Home)

Location: Rose Lodge Care Home, Walton Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3EP

Pay Rate: £13.78 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent (32 hours per week)

Shifts: Days

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

About the Role

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food while enjoying a better work-life balance and making a meaningful impact?

Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are recruiting for a permanent Second Chef at Barchester’s Rose Lodge Care Home. Enjoy hotel- and restaurant-standard culinary work without the grueling split shifts and long work weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, engaging directly with residents to tailor meals around their preferences.

Barchester is proud to be a sector-leading healthcare provider, holding 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.

What You Need to Have

Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent certification.
Experience: Background in working with fresh, seasonal food.
Knowledge: Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills: A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing and confidence engaging with residents to shape menus.

What You Will Need to Do

Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Assist the Head Chef in menu development and work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes.
Create a warm, efficient, and fun dining environment.
Work within budget, complete regular audits, and manage stock control.

Rewards & Benefits Package

Financial Incentives: Rewarding Excellence bonus of up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection, plus an unlimited Refer-a-Friend scheme earning up to £500* per referral.
Discounts: Wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets.
Health & Wellbeing: Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion, confidential free counseling and legal services, and a tax code review service.
Perks: Option to join the monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK.
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