Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Design & Team Development

Care Uk; South Harting; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Social working hours

Holiday pay enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual leave scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen environment focused on fresh, seasonal produce. You will lead a team, design menus, and ensure high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction.

You will develop nutritious meals, manage stock and costs, and drive training to help the team reach its full potential in a supportive, award-winning care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design menus and planning.
• Manage stock and control food costs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.
• Train, supervise, and develop staff.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen environment focused on fresh, seasonal produce. You will lead a team, design menus, and ensure high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction.

You will develop nutritious meals, manage stock and costs, and drive training to help the team reach its full potential in a supportive, award-winning care setting.