Second Chef Bank

Care UK Kent, England Sep 30, 2025

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Schedule Weekends

This Head Chef role is focused on and, they know how to maintain team discipline and morale within the kitchen. It would suit someone who can bring pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork to the role.

Where ownership sits

Alternate weekend working and socilabe working hours. Opportunities to progress through our personalised career paths into Head Chef opportunities.

Service work involved

And, they know how to maintain team discipline and morale within the kitchen. Being a Second Chef isn’t just about helping the Head Chef ensure food is prepared to the agreed standard and that deadlines are met. It's about using modern kitchen equipment and fresh local produce to develop full diet sensitive meals for residents so they can enjoy the same flavour and nutrition.

What helps in this service setting

Pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork.

Hospitality skills and experience

  • Food Hygiene Certificates (minimum level 2) are essential.
  • And, if you’ve worked in a care home and/or have experience of stock control or working with a budget, even better (but not essential).

Practical details

  • We continuously review pay in your local market.
  • Shift pattern: Weekends.
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