Second Chef

Second Chef

Join to apply for the Second Chef role at Care Concern Group (Catering and Hospitality – The Fleet Care Home).

Contract:

Full Time

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type:
Days

Contracted hours: 30 – 40 hrs per week

• £13.00 per hour
• Enhanced rate for overtime & Bank Holidays (T&C's apply)
• Paid Training – earn while you learn!
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full‑time contract)

As Second Chef, you’ll do more than just cook – you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents.

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Take charge of day‑to‑day kitchen management, organising and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

• Culinary
  
  Qualifications:
  
  City & Guilds 706 " 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Team Player:
  Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Food Hygiene:
  Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative:
  Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t available.

• Specialized Food Preparation:
  Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Care Concern Group is a family‑owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents.

Values:

• Trust
• Respect
• Passion
• Kindness
• Inclusivity

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well‑being of those in our care.

Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family!

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care