Second Chef

Care UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Catering Academy training

Job summary

Care UK in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join a fast‑paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce within a high‑quality care environment.

You will lead the team, plan nutritious menus, and ensure smooth operation while maintaining high standards of food safety and regulatory compliance. This role offers training and development opportunities within a supportive Care UK setting in Weymouth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of menu planning and cost control.
• Strong focus on food safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & Safety

Job description

Anning House sits in the historic part of this charming Dorset seaside town. Our modern home provides luxury in every area, from our stylish lounges and our range of en-suite rooms. We have something for everybody and provide high‑quality care and real quality of life. We provide nursing, dementia and residential care. Anning House would love to welcome you to the team to show you what a career at Care UK has to offer!

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 DevelopmentWe 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.