Second Chef

Care UK; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bank Holiday Pay

Discounts

Wagestream

Catering Academy

Descripción de la vacante

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering nutritious, seasonal meals for residents and supporting their dietary needs.

You will design menus, manage stock and food costs, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance while training and developing a dedicated team within our care home environment.

Formación

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Ability to train, supervise and develop a team.
• Awareness of food cost guidelines and menu planning.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kitchen operation to ensure smooth service.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus for residents' needs.
• Manage stock and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Train and supervise catering staff to maximise potential.

Conocimientos

Kitchen management

Menu design

Stock control

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Staff training

Descripción del empleo

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. Our brand new care home, Heathlands House opened in Cambridge in August 2021. We believe that residents deserve the very best and we offer a full range of residential care services in hotel-style surroundings, including a café, hair and beauty salon, bar and cinema. The 64 bedded care home is divided into different suites - collections of bedrooms with a dining room and lounge. Creating smaller communities in the home makes it easier for residents to get to know each other. The highly trained, professional team deliver permanent and short-term nursing and residential care, as well as dementia care and end of life care.

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.