Second Chef

Second Chef

Location:
Stoke-On-Trent (ST6) - Staffordshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary:
£14.20 - 14.20 per hour
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs
Advertiser:
Sterling Cross
Job ID:
132259388
Posted On: 
12 September 2025
A highly-rated local care home is now seeking a Second Chef to join their culinary team.

As a member of a leading luxury care group, the mission is to ensure residents always have a truly exceptional home living experience - which means top-tier hospitality (fine dining included) is a must-have, to better complement excellent healthcare support.

You will:

* Cover 10h shifts with no night shifts and no split-shifts .
* Only be dealing with fresh, seasonal ingredients (no microwave meals).
* Have the freedom to get creative in a modern, high-spec and well-equipped kitchen.
* Have the opportunity to influence nutritious new menus and hone your culinary expertise.

Your role will be all about assisting the Head Chef in creating flavoursome and well-balanced dishes, while working with residents to tailor menus around them.

This is your chance to prepare food to hotel/restaurant standards and grow within the profession without the split days and long weeks.

This would be a permanent position for a Second Chef, full-time (40h per week) .

Benefits and enhancements include :

* Modern, upgraded kitchens at a premium care home
* Financial bonus for achieving positive CQC inspections
* Free on-site parking
* Access to scheme for extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
* Ongoing learning and development
* Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
* Health and wellbeing support options
* Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
* And more

Person specification:

* Hold City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent professional qualification
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
* Good understanding of nutrition
* Good understanding of HACCP
* Able to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
* Personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Confident in engaging with residents to create appetising menus
* Previous care home experience would be beneficial but is not required

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