Second Chef

Care UK; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts and wellbeing support

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wagestream - access wages

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to lead a busy kitchen delivering fresh, seasonal menus for residents. You will oversee menu planning, staff development, and cost control while upholding Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

This role offers training and career progression within a supportive team focused on high-quality food and resident care. Join Care UK to contribute to a caring environment where teamwork and passion drive excellent service and resident well-being in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Ability to lead and train a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Experience designing and planning menus.
• Stock control and food cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs.
• Plan and design menus.
• Manage stock and control food costs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Train, supervise, and develop staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock management

Food safety

Staff training

Dietary accommodation

Education

Catering qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Are you an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef.

The Role

• 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

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.