Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Nutritious Menus & Care

Care UK Plc; Tring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Second Chef to join their award-winning catering team in Tring. This role involves running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, developing inclusive meals using local produce, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Applicants should have a Catering Diploma and NVQ qualifications in practical cookery. The position offers a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and opportunities to progress into Head Chef roles.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities to progress into Head Chef roles

Quality training and free training opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bank holiday enhancements

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home and/or stock control or working with a budget is not essential.
• Proven ability to cater for specific dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Develop fully-inclusive, diet-sensitive meals using fresh local produce.
• Consult with residents to meet their dietary needs and choices.

Skills

Catering Diploma (City & Guilds / BTEC)

NVQ 2/3 in practical cookery

Food Hygiene Certificates – minimum level 2

Good knowledge of nutritionally balanced menu planning

Proven ability to cater for specific dietary needs

Education

Catering Diploma (City & Guilds / BTEC)

NVQ 2/3 in practical cookery

Job description

A leading care home provider is seeking a Second Chef to join their award-winning catering team in Tring. This role involves running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, developing inclusive meals using local produce, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Applicants should have a Catering Diploma and NVQ qualifications in practical cookery. The position offers a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and opportunities to progress into Head Chef roles.