2nd Chef

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected care home group in Devon is seeking a passionate 2nd Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role involves ordering, preparing, and serving food, working within a well-equipped kitchen, and contributing to menu ideas. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of catering experience, ideally at Chef de Partie level with NVQ qualifications. Full-time hours offered along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' catering experience, ideally at Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3.
• Energetic, passionate about providing exceptional food.
• Professional, reliable, capable of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a fine dining experience with varied choices.
• Order, prepare, and serve meals while maintaining high standards.
• Help provide catering for private events.

Skills

Catering experience

Passion for food

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 2/3

Job description

Overview

2nd Chef
GBP15.65 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies To Work For

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

We are looking for someone who is energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our resident's day by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

We aim to provide a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime and to also provide all catering for private events for our residents.

Working in a spacious, exceptionally well equipped kitchen, you will need to be hard working, professional and reliable. Our Chef is looking for someone who has at least 2 year\'s catering experience, ideally Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3.

You will need to have the passion to work with the catering team showcasing innovative and fine dining standard of food. You will be mentored and trained further by the Head Chef and encouraged to contribute to the kitchen's ideas and menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime.
• Order, prepare and serve meals from local suppliers where possible while maintaining high cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Help provide catering for private events for residents.
• Work within a spacious, well-equipped kitchen and contribute to menu ideas under the Head Chef's direction.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' catering experience, ideally at Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3.
• Energetic, passionate about providing exceptional food.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of working in a team; comfortable in a large kitchen environment.