Second Chef

Osprey Court Care Home; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a newly established care home as a Second Chef, where your cooking skills will ensure residents receive high-quality meals. Be part of a dedicated team providing comfort and nourishment, while enjoying benefits like a pension scheme and 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Culinary qualifications either achieved or in progress.
• Experience in specialized food preparation is desired.
• Basic food hygiene understanding and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals.
• Plan menus with the Head Chef for balanced diets.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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Catering and Hospitality - Osprey Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours: Full Time

Join Our Brand-New Team at Osprey Court Care Home — Opening Late Spring 2025!

We are excited to announce the opening of Osprey Court Care Home, a luxurious and purpose-built facility nestled in the peaceful Pitcrocknie Village. With state-of-the-art accommodation for 60 residents, we offer personalised Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite Care in a nurturing multigenerational environment designed for complete resident wellbeing.

Be Part of Something Special!

We’re looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

Why This Role Matters

As Second Chef, you’ll do more than just cook – you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

Why Join Us?

• £13.50 per hour
• Full Time
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

What You’ll Do:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 " 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience:

• Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.

Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family!