Second Chef: Lead Kitchen Team & Seasonal Menus

Care UK; Brough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Career development & Apprenticeship

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will oversee the kitchen team, design menus, and ensure high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and cost guidelines.

The role offers opportunities for development through our Catering Academy and apprenticeship schemes, with benefits including weekend rotation, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with fresh and seasonal produce
• Ability to develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals
• Strong leadership and training skills to develop staff

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Second Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will oversee the kitchen team, design menus, and ensure high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and cost guidelines.

The role offers opportunities for development through our Catering Academy and apprenticeship schemes, with benefits including weekend rotation, discounts, and wellbeing support.