Second Chef - Care Home
About this role
Second Chef – Care Home
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client / Setting: Hollyfields Care Home (Barchester Healthcare)
Location: Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5RJ
Pay Rate: £16.18 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift Pattern: Days (No late nights or split shifts!)
Looking for restaurant-quality cooking with a fantastic work-life balance?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting talented culinary professionals with top care providers. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare—ranked among the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For—we are recruiting a passionate and skilled Second Chef to join the kitchen team at Hollyfields Care Home in Kidderminster.
📞 Call us to discuss your next role: 0800 048 5434
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Second Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-standard, restaurant-quality dining using fresh, seasonal produce. You will play a key role in person-centred hospitality, creating wholesome, nutritious meals that enhance the daily lives and wellbeing of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Deputize for the Head Chef, taking full operational management of the kitchen in their absence.
Assist in developing and tailoring balanced, nutritious menus that reflect residents' tastes and nutritional needs.
Cook high-quality dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients.
Help manage kitchen budgets, complete regular food safety audits, and maintain stock control.
Maintain strict standards of kitchen hygiene in compliance with HACCP guidelines.
Create a warm, efficient, and welcoming dining and kitchen environment.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated chef with a genuine passion for high-quality food and resident care.
Requirements & Experience:
Formal culinary qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent).
Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a commercial or care environment.
Good understanding of nutrition, menu planning, and HACCP principles.
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging directly with residents.
A warm, personable, and team-oriented approach.
REWARDS & BENEFITS PACKAGE
In exchange for your culinary skills and dedication, you will receive a competitive rate of £16.18 per hour, plus a sector-leading benefits package:
Work-Life Balance: Day shifts without split shifts or long late-night hours.
‘Rewarding Excellence’ Bonus: Financial rewards of up to £500 for Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.
Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £500 per unlimited referral.
Health & Wellbeing Perks: Free second-opinion medical support, confidential counselling, and legal advice.
Retail & Leisure Savings: Exclusive discounts across major brands, travel, and supermarkets.
Financial Services: Free Tax Code Review service and optional entry into the monthly staff lottery.