Second Chef, Care Concern Group

Care Concern Group

Location:

United Kingdom, Bridgwater

Category:

Gastronomy

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

11.80 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a skilled Second Chef/Cook to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

Job Responsibility:

Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents
Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients
Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality
Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment
Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents
Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential

What we offer:

Pension
Onsite Parking
Additional £2 per hour overtime
Uniform Provided
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 27, 2025

Expiration:

April 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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