Second Chef - Care Home
About this role
Job Title: Second Chef – Care Home
Client Location: Bamfield Lodge Care Home, 1 Bamfield, Bristol, BS14 0AU
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £15.65 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Elevate Culinary Standards. Enjoy Work-Life Balance.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting talented culinary professionals with top-tier healthcare and hospitality organizations across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare—a market leader with outstanding quality ratings across more than 220 homes and hospitals—we are seeking a skilled and passionate Second Chef to join the team at Bamfield Lodge Care Home in Bristol.
If you are a qualified chef looking to deliver hotel/restaurant-standard, fresh-cooked meals without the long weeks or split shifts, this full-time permanent position offers the ideal combination of career satisfaction and work-life balance.
About the Role
As Second Chef, you will work side-by-side with the Head Chef to run a dynamic kitchen focused on wholesome, nutritious, and appetizing dining for residents.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Fresh Food Preparation: Cooking high-quality, fresh, seasonal dishes that cater to specific dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
Kitchen Leadership & Management: Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence, overseeing kitchen operations, managing stock control, and keeping within budget.
Menu Development: Collaborating with the Head Chef and engaging directly with residents to craft appealing, well-balanced menus.
Audits & Hygiene: Ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and completing regular kitchen audits.
About You
We are seeking a warm, quality-driven chef who combines strong culinary technique with genuine empathy for older adults.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: Professional cookery qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent).
Culinary & Safety Expertise: Experience preparing fresh seasonal produce, a solid understanding of nutrition, and a strong grasp of HACCP standards.
Management & Interpersonal Skills: Confidence in managing stock, assisting with kitchen leadership, and interacting warmly with residents.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £15.65 per hour (40 hours/week permanent contract, day shifts).
CQC Inspection Bonus: 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus scheme paying up to £500* for Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.
Referral Scheme: Generous 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme earning up to £500* per referral.
Perks & Discounts: Access to wide-ranging retail and leisure discounts, plus option to join the monthly staff lottery.
Health & Support Services: Free medical specialist second opinions, tax code review service, plus free confidential counselling and legal advice.