Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Design & Team Training

Care UK; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to join our busy kitchen in a care setting. You will lead the kitchen team, plan menus, and develop nutritious meals for residents. The role involves stock control, cost adherence, and ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

We offer training and development through our catering academy, with opportunities for progression and ongoing support for staff. A caring, team-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience leading a catering team and delivering nutritious, seasonal meals.
• Commitment to food safety, health and safety in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Menu design and planning.
• Manage stock control and food cost adherence.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to join our busy kitchen in a care setting. You will lead the kitchen team, plan menus, and develop nutritious meals for residents. The role involves stock control, cost adherence, and ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

We offer training and development through our catering academy, with opportunities for progression and ongoing support for staff. A caring, team-focused environment awaits.