Second Chef

Care UK Plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an aspiring Second Chef in Ipswich. The role involves leading kitchen operations, developing nutritious meals, and menu planning while ensuring safety compliance. Applicants should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a desire to support residents' needs. Join a team that values caring and teamwork, benefitting from excellent training and various perks, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Access to discounts

Wagestream - access to wages anytime

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team operations for smooth functioning.
• Design and plan menus that cater to residents' needs.
• Manage stock and ensure food cost compliance.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to maximize potential.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu design

Nutritional meal preparation

Stock control

Training and supervising staff

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.