Second Chef - Healthy, Seasonal Menus with Balanced Hours

Care UK; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

No late nights

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Apprenticeship scheme

Catering Academy training

Discounts

Purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK’s Millers Grange Care Home in Witney is hiring a Second Chef on a full-time basis. You’ll lead the kitchen, prepare nutritious meals for residents, and support menu planning while keeping food costs in check.

Expect to maintain high safety standards and develop the kitchen team through training programs. This role offers balanced hours and opportunities for apprenticeship-style progression within a multi award-winning care provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal produce and resident-focused meals.
• Experience in care-home or similar hospitality setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team day-to-day.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal ideas.
• Manage stock control and food cost guidelines.
• Maintain high Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train and develop kitchen team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff training

Job description

Care UK’s Millers Grange Care Home in Witney is hiring a Second Chef on a full-time basis. You’ll lead the kitchen, prepare nutritious meals for residents, and support menu planning while keeping food costs in check.

Expect to maintain high safety standards and develop the kitchen team through training programs. This role offers balanced hours and opportunities for apprenticeship-style progression within a multi award-winning care provider.