2nd Chef

New Care; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care facility in London as a 2nd Chef. You will work alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals tailored to our residents' diverse needs. This role offers a supportive environment with training opportunities and a chance to contribute positively to the residents' living experience.

Benefits

Bank holiday and overtime enhancements

5.6 weeks annual leave per annum

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend referral scheme

Recognition awards

Ongoing career development

Pension scheme

Early Pay access

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care home or similar.
• Ability to manage kitchen duties and inspire the kitchen team.
• Experience during busy meal periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus are understandable and meet dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen team in the absence of Head Chef.

Skills

Meal preparation

Knowledge of specialised diets

Team management

Hygiene and infection control

Job description

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2nd Chef Upland Manor Care Home Hospitality Full time Permanent

Upland Manor Care Home is a modern, purpose-built 59-bed care facility situated in the vibrant community of Wythenshawe, Manchester. Thoughtfully designed to deliver the highest standards of comfort, care, and safety, Upland Manor offers a full spectrum of support, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care commitment to quality and compassion, creating a welcoming environment where every resident is respected, engaged, and supported. We integrate the latest in care technology and provide a varied programme of daily activities and gentle exercise, helping residents stay active and fulfilled. Our dedicated team is handpicked for their warmth and professionalism, receiving thorough induction and continuous training from our in-house trainers to ensure consistently high standards of care.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Chef to join our team. To work with the Head Chef, to ensure that a high quality of food service is provided to support residents, responsive to their needs and contributes to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. We have a 40 hours contract available with an hourly rate of £14.20. Shift times are 0730-1730, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure that menus are presented and displayed in a way that residents can understand them and make daily choice on what they wish to eat during the day.
• Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical, ethnic and personal needs and preferences.
• Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for service in a timely manner and in the correct sequence.
• Understand, follow and adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance.
• Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic and maintain a high standard of infection control and adhere to the Food Standards Act 1999, and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept.
• Manage, allocate duties and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef ensuring a quality delivery of services.
• Inspire and motivate the team produce food to the expected high standards.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service.
• Experience of working in a care home or similar.
• Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery.
• Ability to contribute and develop the four-week menu.
• Ability to complete records demonstrating adherence to legal requirements.

The Benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Ongoing career development
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• Christmas Bonuses
• Pension scheme
• Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

Who Are We?
At Lovett Care, we’ve been delivering exceptional care since 2009, with homes across England and in Wales. With a solid reputation in the care industry, we take pride in creating a 'home from home' environment where residents can live life to the fullest, no matter their age or condition. Our values guide everything we do, and we believe our people are our greatest asset.

Our Mission and Vision:
To be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable ‘home from home’ environment. Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the utmost respect.

Join us and be part of something special at Lovett Care.

This position is subject to a DBS check