Second Chef

We are seeking a skilled Second Chef to join our team at Floryn House Care Home, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality meals to our residents. As a Second Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to plan and prepare nutritious and delicious meals that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of our residents.

• Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced and nutritious diet, utilizing fresh and available ingredients.
• Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.

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

• Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

Floryn House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 care homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

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.