Second Chef

Care UK Plc; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning care provider is looking for an experienced Second Chef in Saffron Walden. This role involves leading the kitchen staff, designing nutritious meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Join a passionate team committed to enhancing residents' lives while benefiting from exceptional training and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development and training

Flexible working hours

Wagestream access to wages

Discounts and purchase holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations and developing meals.
• Ability to manage stock control and food cost guidelines.
• Willingness to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in smooth kitchen operations.
• Design and plan nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Menu design and planning

Team leadership

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.