Cook

Runwood Homes; Ware; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Second Chef to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals while ensuring food safety and dietary needs are met. The role offers competitive benefits including paid holidays, weekly pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proficient in maintaining high standards of food preparation.
• Experience in meeting individual dietary requirements.
• Ability to implement Food Safety & Hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Monitor stock and maintain effective stock rotation.

Skills

Relevant experience within a catering environment

Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 2 (ideally)

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a catering environment.
• Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and ability to implement methods to ensure these needs are met.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.
• NVQ Level 2 (ideally).

Benefits

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• 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 NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on‑site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. 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.

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

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.