Cook - Heron Court - Brentwood

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Second Chef to join their Hospitality team. This role offers the chance to maintain high culinary standards in a supportive environment, focusing on quality care for residents. Candidates should possess relevant catering experience and qualifications, with a commitment to providing excellent service.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes available

Qualifications

• Relevant catering experience required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent necessary.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in food preparation.
• Prepare and serve meals according to company requirements.
• Comply with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Catering experience

Understanding of dietary requirements

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds equivalent

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Second Chef

Runwood Homes is one of the UK’s largest residential elderly care providers, recently ranked in the top 20 care home groups in the UK. The Group operates 76 homes across England and Northern Ireland under three brands: Runwood Senior Living, Sanders Senior Living, and Kathryn Homes (Northern Ireland only).

We invest heavily in staff training and development, including internal, external, and e-training programs. Our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.

We are currently recruiting a Second Chef for our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes offers the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. We seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are committed to quality and high standards, providing person-centered hospitality to our residents. Our approach is open, honest, and supportive, with quality of care at the core of everything we do.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards at all stages of food preparation to ensure residents' well-being.
• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and company requirements.
• Comply with the Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations (England and Northern Ireland).
• Ensure meals are presented attractively and tastefully.
• Maintain portion control to minimize waste.
• Meet dietary requirements (e.g., high calorie, low sugar) by following recipes and adapting dishes as needed.
• Maintain systems and checks for a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment.
• Store all food and items correctly.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock effectively, and place orders when necessary.
• Deputize for the Head Chef as required.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant catering experience.
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Satisfactory police check and ISA check (if applicable).
• Basic knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Access to support and counseling services via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discount schemes available to employees.