Second Chef

No nights, no microwave meals, alternate weekends

A leading premium care group is now looking for an experienced Second Chef to join the team at their brand-new luxury home.

10h shifts, includes alternate weekends, no nights required.

• You will only be dealing with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Have the freedom to get creative in the (upgraded) kitchen.
• Opportunities to influence nutritious new menus and flaunt your culinary expertise.

You will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.

You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them.

This is a permanent, full-time position split over four days.

Benefits/enhancements include:

• New, modern kitchens at a luxury home
• Financial bonus for achieving positive CQC inspections
• Access to scheme for extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Ongoing learning & development
• Company pension scheme
• Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Health & wellbeing support, including free access to medical experts for second opinions
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
• And more

Person specification:

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Good understanding of HACCP