Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Design & Resident Meals

Care UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend and social working

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access to wages

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce for our residents. You will influence menu design, supervise staff, and maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

We offer extensive training through our Catering Academy and opportunities for career development within a caring, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Desire to develop cooking skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
• Menu design and planning
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Nutrition & Diet awareness

Menu design

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce for our residents. You will influence menu design, supervise staff, and maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

We offer extensive training through our Catering Academy and opportunities for career development within a caring, values-driven team.