Second Chef

Care Concern; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Kingswear seeks a skilled Second Chef to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and serve meals, manage kitchen operations, and uphold food safety standards to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents. The ideal candidate will have culinary qualifications, a basic food hygiene certificate, and be a team player. Enjoy a rewarding position with competitive pay and benefits in a values-led care environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced rate for overtime & Bank Holidays

Paid Training

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Culinary qualifications achieved or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals.
• Plan menus with the Head Chef for a balanced diet.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain records of food supplies and monitor temperatures.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and assist in ordering.
• Uphold health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure cleanliness of crockery and kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary Qualifications (City & Guilds 706 1 & 2)

Ability to work effectively within a team

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Second Chef

Catering and Hospitality - The Fleet Care Home

Contract : Full Time

Salary : £13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type : Days

Contracted hours : 30 - 40 hrs per week

We are looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour
• Enhanced rate for overtime & Bank Holidays (T&C's apply)
• Paid Training - earn while you learn!
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Why This Role Matters

As Second Chef, you’ll do more than just cook you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

• Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

About us

You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do :

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well‑being of those in our care.

Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family