Second Chef

A highly-rated local care home is now seeking a Second Chef to join their culinary team.

As a member of a leading luxury care group, the mission is to ensure residents always have a truly exceptional home living experience – which means top-tier hospitality (fine dining included) is a must-have, to better complement excellent healthcare support.

You will:

Cover 10h shifts with no night shifts and no split-shifts.Only be dealing with fresh, seasonal ingredients (no microwave meals).Have the freedom to get creative in a modern, high-spec and well-equipped kitchen.Have the opportunity to influence nutritious new menus and hone your culinary expertise.

Your role will be all about assisting the Head Chef in creating flavoursome and well-balanced dishes, while working with residents to tailor menus around them.

This is your chance to prepare food to hotel/restaurant standards and grow within the profession without the split days and long weeks.

This would be a permanent position for a Second Chef, full-time (40h per week).

Benefits and enhancements include:

Modern, upgraded kitchens at a premium care homeFinancial bonus for achieving positive CQC inspectionsFree on-site parkingAccess to scheme for extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOngoing learning and developmentUnlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus schemeHealth and wellbeing support optionsMonthly staff lottery offering cash prizesAnd more

Person specification:

Hold City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent professional qualificationExperience of working with fresh seasonal foodGood understanding of nutritionGood understanding of HACCPAble to create a warm and welcoming environment within the homePersonable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsConfident in engaging with residents to create appetising menusPrevious care home experience would be beneficial but is not required