2nd Chef

Cinnamon Care Collection; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious care home in Worthing seeks a passionate 2nd Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will work alongside the Head Chef in a well-equipped kitchen, preparing high-quality meals. Ideal candidates should have catering experience and NVQ qualifications, with a desire to innovate and maintain high standards.

Benefits

Company benefits

Mentorship from Head Chef

Fine dining experience

Qualifications

• At least 2 years catering experience, ideally Chef de Partie level.
• Passion for innovative and fine dining standards.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Order, prepare, and serve freshly produced food.
• Provide a fine dining experience and cater for private resident events.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team and contribute to menu ideas.

Skills

Catering

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Standards

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Newly Opened Luxurious Care Home!

2nd Chef
£16.06 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’

Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for someone who is both 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 residents’ 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 but also providing 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.