Second Chef

crooton; Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent care provider is seeking an experienced Second Chef to work in their care home in Stone, England. This role involves assisting the Head Chef, managing the kitchen, and providing high-quality meals for residents. Ideal candidates will be passionate about cooking and about resident wellbeing, with relevant qualifications and experience in fresh, seasonal food preparation. The position offers 30 hours per week at £13.99 per hour, along with ongoing training and a warm support team.

Benefits

Generous rewards package

Ongoing training and development

Supportive care home team

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chef with relevant certifications.
• Experience in catering for diverse dietary requirements essential.
• Passion for providing quality resident meals is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with menu creation.
• Manage the kitchen when the Head Chef is not present.
• Deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm and efficient work environment.
• Conduct regular stock control and audits.

Skills

Qualified Chef (City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent)

Experience with fresh, seasonal food

Ability to cater for large numbers and different dietary requirements

Passionate about cooking and resident wellbeing

Job description

Second Chef - Care Home

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ

Hours: 30 hours per week - Days (alternate weekends required)

Pay: £13.99 per hour

We are proud to be working with one of the biggest independent care providers in the UK. They are seeking an experienced second chef to join their care home in Stoke on Trent.

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?

What you’ll do

• Assist the Head Chef with menu creation
• Manage the kitchen in their 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
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Chef (City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent)
• Experienced with fresh, seasonal food
• Able to cater for large numbers and different dietary requirements
• Passionate about cooking and resident wellbeing

Desirable Criteria

• Catering experience within a care home environment

What We Offer

• £13.99 per hour
• 30 contracted hours per week
• A warm and supportive care home team
• Ongoing training and development
• Generous rewards package

Interested?

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