Second Chef - Care Home
About this role
Second Chef – Permanent
Location: Lethen Park Care Home, Berrymuir Road, Portlethen, Grampian, AB12 4UF
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Shift: Day shifts available (Say goodbye to split shifts and long weeks!)
About the Role
Are you a qualified, passionate chef looking for a better work-life balance while delivering hotel- and restaurant-standard dining?
As the Second Chef at Lethen Park Care Home, you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills using fresh, seasonal produce. You will assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to ensure person-centred hospitality.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing the kitchen effectively in the Head Chef’s absence
Assisting the Head Chef with menu development and tailoring choices around residents
Preparing wholesome, high-quality dishes cooked from scratch
Conducting regular audits, managing stock control, and working within budget
Creating a warm, efficient, and fun environment for residents and colleagues alike
About You
To join us as Second Chef, you will need:
A personable, warm approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing
City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent culinary qualifications
Experience working with fresh seasonal food and a solid understanding of nutrition
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising menus
Good understanding of HACCP compliance
Why Join Us?
Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular day shifts without the punishing split shifts and long hours of traditional hospitality.
Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Earn £15.00 per hour with opportunities for a 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus (up to £500) for Good/Outstanding inspections and 'Refer a Friend' bonuses (up to £500 per referral).
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Access to retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Tax Code Review Service
Option to join the national staff lottery