Second Chef

Care UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is hiring a Second Chef at our brand new Francis Court care home in Copthorne. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with alternate weekends and a £15.00 per hour rate, reflecting a commitment to fresh and seasonal produce in a fast-paced kitchen.

The Second Chef will lead the kitchen team, plan menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff through our Catering Academy and training programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Desire for a rewarding career with training and development opportunities.
• Interest in joining Care UK, a multi award winning care provider.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Fast-paced environment

Fresh produce

Job description

Second Chef

BRAND NEW CARE HOME FRANCIS COURT - CopthorneFull Time- 37.5 hours per weekIncluding Alternate weekends£15.00 per hour

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
• 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.

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