Second Chef

Porthaven group; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care homes is seeking a passionate Second Chef to join their team. This role offers the chance to create high-quality meals in a supportive environment, with a focus on delivering delicious and nutritious food to enhance residents' lives. You'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no late finishes, working hours typically between 8 am and 6 pm, and alternate weekends off. If you have a flair for cooking and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in a care home setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards.

Skills

Catering for special dietary needs

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Creativity in cooking

Education

City & Guild/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Second Chef role at Porthaven Care Homes.

Location:

• Savernake View Care Home

Savernake View Care Home provides expert 24-hour residential, nursing, and dementia care for up to 64 elderly residents in a beautifully decorated, modern care home.

Job Title: Second Chef

Are you passionate about creating high-quality food with excellent ingredients? Are you a chef seeking a healthy budget and the autonomy to be creative? Join our Chef Team at Porthaven to make a difference in people's lives while working hours that suit your family and personal life – no late finishes!

About The Role

A role as a Second Chef at a Porthaven Care Home will give you fantastic development opportunities. As Second Chef, you will work as part of a small, well-resourced kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. You'll provide a high-quality food service to support residents, responsive to their needs, and contribute to their overall positive experience of living in the Home. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to deliver restaurant-standard food without the split shifts and long weekends. Daily working hours are typically between 8 am and 6 pm with alternate weekends.

About You

Working as Second Chef, you will strive to deliver person-centred hospitality to the highest standards. You must have experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, ideally within a care home setting, but this is not essential. You should hold City & Guild/NVQ (or equivalent) and be confident conducting kitchen duties, including catering for special dietary needs.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check and must be authorized to work in the UK.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care