Lead Second Chef - Seasonal Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Care UK; Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh and seasonal, nutritious meals for residents. You will lead a team, design menus, manage stock, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met.

We offer excellent training, development opportunities via our Catering Academy and apprenticeship scheme, plus wellbeing support and employee discounts through our Care UK family.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Aspiring to become a Second Chef with training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and food cost adherence.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop staff to reach their potential.

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh and seasonal, nutritious meals for residents. You will lead a team, design menus, manage stock, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met.

We offer excellent training, development opportunities via our Catering Academy and apprenticeship scheme, plus wellbeing support and employee discounts through our Care UK family.