Second Chef

Care UK Community Partnerships Limited; Hyde; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Second Chef, where you'll lead kitchen operations, design nutritious menus, and develop a passionate team. Enjoy excellent training and career development opportunities in a supportive environment focused on making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Career Development

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Wellbeing Support

Wagestream - access wages anytime

Annual Purchase Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage stock control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train and develop kitchen team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Design

Food Safety Compliance

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
• 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.