Second Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their team in a care home setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh seasonal ingredients while ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents. You will assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious and flavorful menus tailored to individual preferences, all while enjoying a better work-life balance without split shifts. If you are dedicated to quality and person-centered hospitality, this position will allow you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with experience in fresh seasonal food.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Engagement with residents

Understanding of HACCP standards

Job description

Job Title: Second Chef

Salary: up to £15.37 per hour

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN

About the Role

Are you a qualified Chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, with a better work-life balance and meaningful work?

As a Second Chef at our client's care home, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor menus to their preferences. We value warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality and dedicated to person-centered hospitality.

Requirements

• A personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh, seasonal food
• Ability to create a welcoming environment within the home
• Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetizing and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP standards

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Use fresh produce to prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
• Operate within budget constraints

Rewards and Benefits

• Rewarding Excellence bonus — earn up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme — earn up to £500* per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets