Chef - Woodbury Crt - Laindon

Runwood Homes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance

Induction & Training

DBS & Uniform

NVQ Support

Career Progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Limited is seeking a Second Chef to join its hospitality team. You will deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals to residents, supporting the Head Chef and taking the lead in their absence. The role emphasizes quality, resident wellbeing, and adherence to safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have catering experience, Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2. The position offers opportunities for progression within Runwood Homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering environments.
• Understanding of special dietary requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all stages of food preparation meet high standards for residents’ wellbeing.
• Cook and serve meals in line with the menu and company requirements.
• Comply with Food Safety & Hygiene regulations.
• Maintain meal quality in presentation and taste.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste.
• Meet dietary requirements with appropriate quantities, charts, and recipes.
• Maintain safety, health, and efficient working environment.
• Store all food and items properly; monitor stock and rotate inventory.
• Deputise for Head Chef when required.

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents.Our Second Chefs support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well‑being of residents.
• To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.
• To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.
• To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required.
• To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.
• To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.
• To deputise for the Head Chef where required.

About you:

The successful Second Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.