Second Chef - Care Home | Leading Menus & Nutrition, Balanced Hours

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax code review service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a passionate Chef to work as a Second Chef. In this role, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and appetising menus while managing kitchen operations in their absence. The ideal candidate will have a warm approach, knowledge of nutrition, and experience with fresh seasonal food. This position offers a supportive work environment with a strong focus on quality and care for residents.

Qualifications

• Warm approach and genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Experience in managing a kitchen.
• Ability to create appetising and nutritious menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Assist Head Chef in menu development.
• Work within budget and manage stock control.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a passionate Chef to work as a Second Chef. In this role, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and appetising menus while managing kitchen operations in their absence. The ideal candidate will have a warm approach, knowledge of nutrition, and experience with fresh seasonal food. This position offers a supportive work environment with a strong focus on quality and care for residents.