Second Chef

TN United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home as a Second Chef, where you can focus on fresh seasonal food while enjoying a better work-life balance. This role offers the chance to assist in creating nutritious and flavorful menus tailored to residents' needs, all without the stress of split shifts. You'll be part of a team that values quality and person-centered hospitality, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. If you are passionate about cooking and making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with a warm approach and understanding of nutrition.
• Experience in creating nutritious menus and working with fresh seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm and enjoyable kitchen environment.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Understanding of HACCP standards

Job description

Job Opportunity: Second Chef

Location: Tewkesbury, GL20 6HP

Salary: up to £15.00 per hour

Overview

Are you a qualified Chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, with better work-life balance and meaningful work? Join our client's care home as a Second Chef, where you can deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks. Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' needs. We value warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality and committed to person-centered hospitality.

Requirements

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a welcoming environment within the home
• Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetizing, nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP standards

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
• Operate within budget constraints

Rewards Package

• Rewarding Excellence bonus: up to £500* for a good or outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to our refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
• Access to retail and leisure discounts at major brands and supermarkets, and more!