Lead Second Chef: Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

Care UK; Saffron Walden; 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 a Second Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh, seasonal meals for residents. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and service.

In this role you will design menus, manage stock and costs, maintain stringent food safety protocols, and train a motivated team to achieve excellence in patient and resident dining. The position offers training through our Catering Academy and a supportive work environment.

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 both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen delivering fresh, seasonal meals for residents. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and service.

In this role you will design menus, manage stock and costs, maintain stringent food safety protocols, and train a motivated team to achieve excellence in patient and resident dining. The position offers training through our Catering Academy and a supportive work environment.