Second Chef

Ashberry Healthcare Limited; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Annual staff awards

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ashberry Healthcare Limited is recruiting a Second Chef for Moorhouse Care Home in Hindhead, Surrey. You will support the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation and maintaining high kitchen hygiene, ensuring meals meet residents' dietary needs. This role requires a passion for nourishing, tasty meals and the ability to work well in a small team.

Competitive pay and overtime rates are offered, with opportunities for training and career progression within Ashberry Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within care or hospitality.
• Dietary knowledge for older adults is beneficial.
• Food Hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Ability to work under pressure in a small team.
• Passion for preparing tasty, comforting meals for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced meals meeting residents' dietary needs.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning, stock control and ordering supplies.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Help supervise and train kitchen staff as required.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised.
• Adapt meals for residents with modified or specialist diets.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience supporting residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Nutritional awareness

Food hygiene certificate

Team player

Job description

Posted On 03 September 2026 Second Chef We are unable to support overseas applicants. Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference? At Moorhouse Care Home, we're seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Second Chef to join our established team.

£13.91

Moorhouse Care Home

The Home

Located in the picturesque heart of Hindhead, Surrey, Moorhouse Care Home is a charming country house that provides top-quality dementia and residential care to up to 36 elderly men and women. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected.

About Ashberry Healthcare

We are a privately owned and operated care home group, providing residential and nursing services across England and Wales. We prioritise the well-being of residents and their families above all else. We are proud of our core values of loyalty, integrity and compassion, which guide every facet of our operations and are deeply ingrained in the fabric of each of our homes.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Cook / Second Chef to support our catering team in delivering freshly prepared, nutritious, and appetising meals for our residents. You will assist the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced, high-quality meals in line with residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning, stock control, and ordering supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Assist in supervising and training kitchen staff as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times.
• Adapt meals for residents with modified or specialist diets.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that promotes residents' wellbeing.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a care or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and nutritional requirements for older adults.
• Food Hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a small team.
• Passion for creating delicious, comforting food that residents enjoy.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, with enhanced rates for night shifts and overtime
• Company pension
• Referral programme (earn up to £500*)
• Retail discounts across hundreds of high street and online stores with the Blue Light Card
• Annual staff awards celebrating outstanding colleagues, with great prizes up for grabs
• Genuine career progression opportunities, with support and training to help you develop within Ashberry Healthcare
• A warm, friendly, and supportive team environment

This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

34.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Moorhouse Care Home

Moorhouse, Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6RA

Moorhouse is an Edwardian country house. It was originally built as the first hotel in the area by famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, designed for affluent Edwardians.

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