Second Chef

Care Uk; South Stoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Employee discounts

Annual leave scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Second Chef to lead a busy kitchen and deliver fresh, seasonal meals for residents. You will oversee menu design, nutrition, and food presentation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Join a supportive team with a Catering Academy for training and development, offering career progression, flexible weekend hours, and access to apprenticeships. This role emphasizes caring values and teamwork in a care-home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience in care settings is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, seasonal meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock and control costs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Train, supervise and develop staff to reach potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety procedures

Menu planning

Stock control

Health & safety compliance

Training & development

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.