Second Chef

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care hospitality seeks a dedicated Second Chef to join their team in Shrewsbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food, champion quality service, and enjoy a better work-life balance without the burden of split shifts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking, engaging with residents, and maintaining high culinary standards.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Experience in a hospitality or care environment.
• Ability to engage with residents on menu choices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu creation and kitchen management.
• Deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes.
• Create a warm and engaging dining environment.

Skills

Personable approach

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

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Hours: 30 hours per week- Day shift - 7am to 5pm

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8PP

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

Working as a Second Chef at our award winning client's care home, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. They are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all their services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

NEED TO HAVE

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents

Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

A good understanding of nutrition

Experience of working with fresh seasonal food

The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home

Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus

Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

Manage the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence

Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards

Create a warm, efficient and fun environment

Work within budget

Manage stock control

REWARDS PACKAGE

Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection

Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral

Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets

Plus so much more!

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, please CLICK APPLY