Second Chef | Kitchen Lead for Seasonal, Nutritious Menus

Care UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend and social working  

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where

Career development, training and accès

Hundreds of online and in-store  

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream- access your wages at any‑t

Job summary

Care UK in Reading is seeking an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce. This rewarding role offers excellent training and development opportunities within a multi award-winning care provider.

You will lead the kitchen team, design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and train a team.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to run operations smoothly.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents and preferences.
• Menu design and planning.
• Control stock and food costs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Provide training and development to staff.

Job description

Care UK in Reading is seeking an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce. This rewarding role offers excellent training and development opportunities within a multi award-winning care provider.

You will lead the kitchen team, design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and mentor staff to reach their potential.