Second Chef

Crooton; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services is seeking a qualified Second Chef to work with fresh seasonal food, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence without the stress of split shifts. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents through quality nutrition and hospitality.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Generous refer a friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh seasonal food is essential.
• Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP required.
• Personable and warm approach towards residents is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and manage the kitchen in their absence.
• Create nutritious menus tailored for residents, utilizing fresh produce.
• Deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining a fun kitchen environment.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Confidence engaging with residents

Understanding of HACCP

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Salary: up to £17.69 per hour

Location:Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1NJ

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 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. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our 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

•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 Chef’s absence

•Work withfresh 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

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 and so much more!