Second Chef Bank

Care UK Plc; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Crowborough seeks an experienced Second Chef to oversee kitchen operations and create nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs. This role includes menu planning, stock management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing residents' lives with excellent training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and training

Access to apprenticeship schemes

Wellbeing support

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing nutritious meals adhering to dietary requirements.
• Ability to manage stock and control food costs.
• Experience in training and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team for smooth kitchen operations.
• Design menus that cater to residents' dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Menu design

Team leadership

Food safety compliance

Job description

Overview

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

Benefits

• 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.