Second Chef Bank

Care UK Plc; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning care provider is seeking an aspiring Second Chef in Isleworth to lead kitchen operations, develop nutritious meals, and train staff. This role offers excellent training and opportunities for development, aiming to provide residents with high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. If you're passionate about helping others and have experience in a fast-paced kitchen, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Access to approved apprenticeship schemes

Wagestream – access to wages anytime

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen focusing on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals for diverse dietary needs.
• Proven record in training and supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation smoothly.
• Manage menu design and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Menu design and planning

Food safety compliance

Job description

Pay rate effective from 1st April 2025

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.