Second Chef

RE Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

40 contracted hours (8am–6pm)

No late nights

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Free uniform

Free enhanced DBS

Job summary

RE Recruitment is representing a well-established care home provider based in Cheltenham, inviting applications for a Second Chef on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals and supporting a small kitchen team.

Candidates should have commercial kitchen experience, knowledge of care-home dietary needs, and a valid DBS or willingness to obtain one, plus City & Guilds or NVQ in catering.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment.
• Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
• A current DBS or willingness to undertake one.
• A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
• The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained.
• Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Care home dietary requirements

DBS clearance willingness

Catering qualification (City & Guilds,

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent catering qualification

Job description

Second Chef Opportunity - Join a Kitchen That Cares

Our client, a well-established care home provider within the healthcare and care home sector, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Second Chef to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued growth and increasing resident demand.

The successful Second Chef should have:

• Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment
• Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs
• A current DBS or willingness to undertake one.
• A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
• The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team

In this role, the Second Chef will be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents
• Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained
• Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards

Our client is offering the successful Second Chef a salary in the region of £28,000 - £34,540 per annum, plus benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Stable working pattern of 40 contracted hours, 10-hour shifts (8am to 6pm)
• No late nights
• Double pay on Special Bank Holidaysandtime-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays- because your time matters!
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000!
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague Perks & Discountsacross highstreet brands
• FlexEarn- access a portion of your wages before pay day
• Well-being Supportthrough our Employee Assistance Programme
• On-line GPservices for you and your family
• Fully funded training & developmentfor your career growth
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• Free enhanced DBSprovided.