Second Chef for Care Kitchen — Flexible Hours

Runwood Homes Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes Limited is recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals within a residential care setting, without the split shifts and long hours.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence, maintaining high quality, presentation and dietary compliance. We value warm, motivated professionals and provide comprehensive induction, ongoing training, NVQ/food hygiene development support, and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a catering environment.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 and NVQ Level 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to a high standard ensuring residents' well-being.
• Cook and serve meals in line with the menu and company requirements.
• Comply with Food Safety & Hygiene regulations (England/North Ireland).
• Ensure meals are presented well and taste excellent.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste.
• Meet dietary requirements using charts/recipes, or adapt dishes.
• Maintain safe, healthy and efficient working environment.
• Monitor stock, rotate stock and place orders as required.
• Deputise for Head Chef when required.

Skills

Catering experience

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Runwood Homes Limited is recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals within a residential care setting, without the split shifts and long hours.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence, maintaining high quality, presentation and dietary compliance. We value warm, motivated professionals and provide comprehensive induction, ongoing training, NVQ/food hygiene development support, and