Second Chef

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh, seasonal food, enjoy a genuine work-life balance without split shifts, and make a daily difference in residents' lives?

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to help find a talented and passionate Second Chef for Stonebridge Manor Care Home in Tenterden, Kent.

Position Details

Location: Stonebridge Manor Care Home, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Pay Rate: £17.77 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift: Days

About the Role

As a Second Chef, you will deliver hotel and restaurant-standard dining without the grueling hours and split shifts. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will craft nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored directly around resident preferences, ensuring person-centred hospitality at its finest.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the kitchen effectively in the Head Chef’s absence and assist with menu development.
Prepare wholesome, high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal produce.
Maintain strict standards regarding HACCP, stock control, budgeting, and regular kitchen audits.
Engage directly with residents to tailor menus and foster a warm, efficient, and fun dining environment.

About You

To join us as a Second Chef, you will bring:

Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent culinary certification.
Knowledge: A solid understanding of nutrition, HACCP, and working with fresh, seasonal food.
Personality: A warm, personable approach, confidence engaging with residents, and a genuine passion for high-quality hospitality and wellbeing.

The Rewards Package

Barchester offers an exceptional rewards package to recognize your hard work, including:

Competitive pay at £17.77 per hour
Rewarding Excellence bonus (earn up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection)
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme (earning up to £500 per referral)
A wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
Free access to medical specialists for second opinions
Confidential, free access to counselling and legal services
Tax code review service and an option to join the monthly staff lottery