Second Chef Opportunity - Join a Kitchen That Cares
 
Our client, a well-established care home provider within the healthcare and care home sector, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Second Chef to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued growth and increasing resident demand.
 
The successful Second Chef should have:
·Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment
·Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs
·A current DBS or willingness to undertake one.
·A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification
·Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
·The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team
 
In this role, the Second Chef will be responsible for:
·Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents
·Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences
·Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision
·Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained
·Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards
 
Our client is offering the successful Second Chef a salary in the region of £28,000 - £34,540 per annum, plus benefits including:
·28 days holiday including bank holidays
·Pension scheme
·Training and development opportunities
·Employee assistance programme
·Free on-site parking
·Stable working pattern of 40 contracted hours, 10-hour shifts (8am to 6pm)
·No late nights
·Double pay on Special Bank Holidays and time-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays - because your time matters!
·Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000!
·Blue Light Card
·Colleague Perks & Discounts across highstreet brands
·FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before pay day
·Well-being Support through our Employee Assistance Programme
·On-line GP services for you and your family
·Fully funded training & development for your career growth
·Company pension scheme
·Cycle to work scheme
·Free onsite parking
·Free uniform
·Free enhanced DBS provided.

If you are a passionate and resident-focused catering professional, apply now to be considered for interview. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Second Chef looking to join a respected care home provider where quality food and resident well-being are at the heart of everything they do.
 
Don't delay in applying for this fantastic Second Chef opportunity as positions like this are not available for long!
 
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