Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus & Team Training

Care UK; Tendring; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank Holiday pay

Career development

Hundreds of discounts

Annual holiday purchase

Wellbeing support

Wagestream wage access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a care home. You will work in a fast-paced environment focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident wellbeing.

You’ll design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and develop the catering team through training and mentorship. Care UK offers training, apprenticeships, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience creating nutritious meals.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs.
• Design menus and plan meals.
• Manage stock and monitor food costs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop staff.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Staff training

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a care home. You will work in a fast-paced environment focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident wellbeing.

You’ll design menus, manage stock and costs, ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance, and develop the catering team through training and mentorship. Care UK offers training, apprenticeships, and wellbeing support.