Second Chef

• Second Chef
• 40 hours per week
• £14.82 per hour
• 10% uplift for weekend working
• Meals on duty and paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Full-time

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking, and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

What is the role?

Brendoncare are looking for a Second Chef to join our New Care Home in Winchester, Hampshire.

Brendoncare St Giles View, is our popular nursing home in Winchester, that provides nursing care for up to 60 residents.

Who are you? 

Providing good meals is a vital part of the Brendoncare care and service delivery. This role will suit an experienced cook with a flair for creating appetising meals and a natural affinity with older people. You will need good communication skills, an ability to support, manage and motivate those around you, along with a desire to deliver exceptional service. Knowledge of the dietary requirements for older people would be an advantage.

What will I be doing?

• Working closely with the Catering Manager and Catering team, providing a range of high standard catering services to our residents, staff and visitors at the home
• Preparing and cooking meals which consist of, but are not limited to, breakfast, lunch, supper and mid meal snacks
• Ensuring that residents’ dietary requirements are met
• Supporting the Catering Manager to cater for special events
• Undertaking general catering assistant duties including washing up, serving and cleaning
• Ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and policies and procedures

What can we offer?

• Minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication
• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Free meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members

If this sounds like the role for you, please do apply; we would love to hear from you!