Second Chef: Care Home Kitchen, Full-Time Growth

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card at leisuresites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join a busy care home kitchen in the Newcastle area. This full-time role supports the Head Chef in delivering nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

The role offers training, a supportive team, and opportunities for career progression within a growing company. Applicants should have a satisfactory DBS check and the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (maintained)
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in creating and maintaining structured cooking and cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, periodic) for all kitchen areas in line with quality standards and CQC requirements.
• Prepare and serve meals that meet special dietary requirements (texture modified, allergen free, diabetic, vegetarian, culturally specific menus).
• Maintain stock levels, rotation and stock control procedures in the Head Chef's absence.
• Update and manage kitchen equipment inventory and report maintenance promptly.
• Ensure all food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, cleanliness, health & safety and risk assessment procedures are followed to high standards.
• Support, supervise and guide junior kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and high catering standards within the care home.
• Understand and implement the Care Home Health and Safety policy, including Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practices within the Care Home kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with care staff to ensure mealtimes are positive and person-centred for residents.

Skills

Safe working practices

Policy adherence

DBS check

Right to work UK

Job description

Prestwick Care Group is seeking a dedicated Second Chef to join a busy care home kitchen in the Newcastle area. This full-time role supports the Head Chef in delivering nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

The role offers training, a supportive team, and opportunities for career progression within a growing company. Applicants should have a satisfactory DBS check and the right to work in the United Kingdom.