Second Chef Bank

TN United Kingdom; Redcar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Second Chef, where you can make a difference in residents' lives. Enjoy a rewarding role with great training, sociable hours, and opportunities for career progression. Be part of an award-winning catering team and contribute to creating nutritious meals.

Benefits

Competitive pay, regularly reviewed

Opportunities for career progression

Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000

Quality free training

Cycle to work scheme

Free DBS check

Discounts across major retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Understanding of nutritionally balanced menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in food preparation and meeting deadlines.
• Take control of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Design menus that meet residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Culinary Development

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC)

NVQ Level 2/3 in Practical Cookery

Health and Safety Certification

Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Level 2)

Job description

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Join Care UK as a Second Chef

If you’re an aspiring chef with experience gained in a high-paced kitchen environment and are looking for a rewarding role offering great training, work-life balance, and the chance to be part of an award-winning catering team, consider joining Care UK as a Second Chef and make a real difference.

Being a Second Chef at Care UK

Second Chefs at Care UK excel at teamwork. They share information, raise standards through culinary development, innovation, and new ideas. They have access to a large supply chain for all catering requirements and the autonomy to create nutritious, well-balanced menus for everyone. They are self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and responsible for resolving issues that arise. They also maintain team discipline and morale within the kitchen. Do you possess similar attributes? Then this role might be perfect for you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Second Chef, your responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in ensuring food is prepared to standard and deadlines are met, taking control of the kitchen in their absence, using modern kitchen equipment and fresh local produce to develop full, diet-sensitive meals for residents, and helping to design menus that meet residents' needs and preferences. You will also prepare food in line with specific dietary requirements. Ultimately, your work makes a difference in people's lives.

What you’ll need

You should have a Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC), NVQ Level 2/3 in practical cookery, and Health and Safety certification. Food Hygiene Certificates (minimum Level 2) are essential. A good understanding of nutritionally balanced menu planning and experience catering to specific dietary needs are required. Experience in a care home, stock control, or working within a budget is advantageous but not essential. Above all, you should have a genuine desire to improve the lives of others and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

The benefits

• Alternate weekend working and sociable hours
• Competitive pay, regularly reviewed based on local market conditions
• Opportunities for career progression into Head Chef roles
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000
• Quality free training to develop your skills
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free DBS check
• Discounts across major retailers, holidays, supermarkets, and travel
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support for financial, family, and personal concerns

Care UK is one of the UK’s leading care home providers, operating over 120 homes and day clubs across the country, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and end-of-life care for older adults. Recognized as a top employer for quality, we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through excellent training and support.