Lead Second Chef - Care Home Kitchen & Menu Design

Care UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holidays pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to drive the kitchen's daily operations within our care settings. You will lead a team, ensure smooth kitchen running, and deliver real value to residents through quality meals.

You will design menus, plan nutritious, diet-sensitive dishes, and manage stock while controlling food costs. The role emphasizes food safety and health and safety compliance, plus coaching and developing your team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Willingness to train and develop in catering.
• Training, supervising and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Stock control

Training & development

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to drive the kitchen's daily operations within our care settings. You will lead a team, ensure smooth kitchen running, and deliver real value to residents through quality meals.

You will design menus, plan nutritious, diet-sensitive dishes, and manage stock while controlling food costs. The role emphasizes food safety and health and safety compliance, plus coaching and developing your team.