Second Chef Bank

Care UK Plc; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Frimley Green is seeking a skilled Second Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will be responsible for operational management, menu design, and developing nutritious meals for residents. This role also involves training and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing residents' lives with your culinary skills and creativity. Excellent career development opportunities and a variety of perks are offered.

Benefits

Social working hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Access to discounts

Purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or in a similar kitchen role is essential.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals and manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the kitchen operations smoothly.
• Design and plan menus according to diet-sensitive needs.
• Train and supervise team members for maximum potential.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Menu design

Team leadership

Stock control

Knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations

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.