Second Chef
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Whitstable, Kent, CT6 5DN |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1370026255 |
Summary
Second Chef- Care Home
Hours: 40 hours per week- Day shift
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DN
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?
Working as a Second Chef at our award winning client's care home, 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.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
- City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ (or equivalent) in catering or food preparation.
- Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs.
- Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Ability to foster a warm, welcoming atmosphere within the home.
- Confidence engaging with residents to develop appetising and nutritious menus.
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and developing menus.
- Prepare and cook wholesome, high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
- Create and maintain a positive, efficient, and enjoyable working environment.
- Work effectively within set budgets.
- Carry out regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Manage stock control and maintain accurate records.
REWARDS PACKAGE:
- Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
- Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
- Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
- Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence
- Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
- Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax
- Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, please CLICK APPLY
Job Reference CTNLK5905
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