Second Chef

Care UK; Louth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend and social working

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where

Career development, training and ourap

Hundreds of online and in-store disks

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream- access your wages at any

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef for Louth Manor to lead a busy kitchen delivering nutritious and seasonal meals for residents. You’ll design menus, supervise staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls are maintained, while training the team to maximise their potential.

Join a multi-award-winning care provider with strong development opportunities through our catering academy and extensive employee benefits. This role is based on-site in Louth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on fresh and seasonal produce.

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 Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them reach their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

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.

Where You'll Work

Louth Manor is nestled in the charming rural town of Louth. Offering residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.There is a range of luxury facilities including in-house bars, beauty and hairdressing salon, a bowls green and outdoor terraced balconies overlooking the surrounding area.If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Care UK.