Second Chef

Care UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care UK is looking for an aspiring Second Chef to join their award-winning team. The role involves leading kitchen operations, menu planning, and ensuring food safety compliance. Join Care UK for opportunities to advance your culinary career through their Catering Academy and to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Wagestream - access your wages any-time

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong desire to help people and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Design

Stock Control

Food Safety Compliance

Dietary Knowledge

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
• 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.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom