Second Chef

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Second Chef to lead the kitchen operations. You will be responsible for developing nutritious meals, menu planning, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in fast-paced kitchens and strong leadership skills. Join a team that is passionate about caring for residents and offers excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access to wages

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals.
• Strong team leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation smoothly.
• Design and plan menus.
• Ensure 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.