Second Chef: Lead Kitchen, Seasonal Menus, Train Team

Care Uk; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Employee discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce. You will lead the team, design nutritious menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure strict food safety and health & safety compliance.

Training and development opportunities are highlighted as part of our CAFÉ Academy approach. In this role you will help shape residents' meals with care and creativity, while mentoring junior staff and driving excellence in kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Ability to lead a team and develop staff to their potential.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise and develop the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Food safety

Stock control

Staff training

Health & safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce. You will lead the team, design nutritious menus, manage stock and costs, and ensure strict food safety and health & safety compliance.

Training and development opportunities are highlighted as part of our CAFÉ Academy approach. In this role you will help shape residents' meals with care and creativity, while mentoring junior staff and driving excellence in kitchen operations.