Second Chef

RE Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Stable 40h week

Job summary

RE Group is seeking a Second Chef for a well-established care home provider in the Cheltenham area. The role is full-time and permanent, with a 40-hour week (8am–6pm) and alternate weekend shifts.

You will join a kitchen committed to nutritious meals, high service standards, and a supportive team environment. Applicants should have commercial kitchen experience, DBS (or willingness to obtain), and a catering qualification such as City & Guilds or NVQ.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is essential.
• Understanding of care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
• Current DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Qualified in City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent catering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards.
• Able to lead and support a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality dining experiences.
• Support day-to-day kitchen management and supervise the team.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Work a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, while delivering excellent service.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Care home dietary knowledge

DBS check

Catering qualification

Food safety & hygiene

Team leadership collaboration

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ catering qualification

Job description

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 Holidays and time-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 & Discounts across highstreet brands
• FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before pay day
• Well-being Support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• On-line GP services for you and your family
• Fully funded training & development for your career growth
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• Free enhanced DBS provided.