Second Chef

Care South Residential; Weymouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to assist in creating high-quality meals for residents. The role involves meal planning, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume kitchens and hold an NVQ Level 2 in Food Production or be willing to obtain certification. Join a caring community that values teamwork and quality care.

Benefits

Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid by us

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen producing quality meals in high volumes.
• Certification in Food Hygiene or willing to obtain.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Creating and cooking nutritious meals for residents to high standards.
• Planning meals while considering dietary needs and preferences.
• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Covering for the Head Chef when necessary.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Experience in high-quality meal preparation

Health and safety understanding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Production/Hygiene

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Caring Community at Buxton House!

Role: Second Chef

Location: Buxton House Residential Home, Weymouth (DT4 0QE)

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 4 Day Working Week - ( with alternate weekends off )

Who are we looking for:

You will be organised with the ability to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen producing attractive and high‑quality meals in high volumes.

We’re looking for someone with a Certificate in NVQ Level 2 Food Production/ Hygiene or interested in undertaking one. You will need an understanding of health and safety and other current relevant legislation.

Confidence to take the lead when needed as well as be a team player.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing:

• Creating, preparing and cooking nutritious meals for our residents - ensuring quality & presentation is always to a high standard
• Planning meals/menus - consulting with residents and care staff to ensure that individual dietary needs and preferences are catered for across all residents
• Alongside our Head Chef - supervise and support our kitchen team.
• Ensuring all health & safety and other relevant legislation is adhered to within your area.
• Covering for the HeadChef when necessary: assuming responsibility for ordering, checking in and controlling supplies.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

About Us

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.