Cook - Redbond Lodge - Great Dunmow

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

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their Hospitality team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality meals in a supportive environment without the strain of split shifts. You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional food standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and adapting dishes to meet individual dietary needs. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents through person-centered hospitality. If you are motivated by quality and a caring atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Schemes

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in catering is essential.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Safety & Hygiene Knowledge

Effective Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds Equivalent

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Client:

Runwood Homes

Location:

Great Dunmow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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 internal, external, and e-training programmes for our staff at all levels. Our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.

We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join 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 driven by quality and high standards, to provide person-centered hospitality to our residents. At Runwood Homes, we foster an open, honest, and supportive environment where quality of care is our priority.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards in all stages of food preparation to ensure residents' well-being.
• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations (England 2013 / Northern Ireland 2006).
• Ensure quality in meal presentation and taste.
• Maintain portion control to minimize waste.
• Meet individual dietary requirements (e.g., high calorie, low sugar) by following appropriate recipes and adapting dishes as needed.
• Maintain systems and checks to ensure a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment.
• Store all food and items correctly.
• Monitor stock levels, maintain stock rotation, and place orders when necessary.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in catering.
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Team player.
• Understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements and methods to meet them.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Satisfactory police check and ISA list check (if applicable).
• Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counseling, available to you and your immediate family.
• Access to discounts through schemes such as;