Second Chef - Care Home
About this role
Second Chef
Location: Hilton Park Care Home, Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9BX
Pay Rate: £16.21 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days (No split shifts!)
Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect talented hospitality and culinary professionals with premier healthcare settings across the UK. We are currently recruiting a passionate and qualified Second Chef on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire.
If you are looking for an opportunity to prepare fresh, seasonal food to restaurant/hotel standards while enjoying a great work-life balance without split shifts, this role is for you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Second Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to create nutritious, flavoursome, and beautifully presented meals tailored to resident preferences. You will play a key role in person-centred hospitality, managing kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence and maintaining exceptional standards of hygiene and culinary excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Deputise for the Head Chef, managing kitchen operations and team workflow in their absence.
Prepare fresh, wholesome, seasonal dishes that meet hotel and restaurant quality standards.
Assist with menu development, consulting directly with residents to tailor meals to their tastes and dietary requirements.
Maintain strict stock control, perform regular kitchen audits, and manage culinary operations within budget.
Oversee and uphold robust Food Safety and HACCP compliance standards across all meal services.
Create a warm, organized, and positive kitchen environment.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a warm, personable Chef with a genuine passion for food quality and resident wellbeing.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a restaurant, hotel, or healthcare setting.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of nutrition, dietary needs, and HACCP guidelines.
Attributes: Strong communication skills, confidence engaging with residents, and a collaborative team mindset.
WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your culinary expertise and dedication, you will receive a competitive pay rate alongside an outstanding rewards package:
Competitive Pay & Great Hours: £16.21 per hour (40 hours per week, Full-Time Permanent) with standard day shifts and no split shifts.
Rewarding Excellence Bonus: Financial rewards of up to £500* for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection results.
Referral Scheme: Unlimited access to the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme (up to £500* per referral).
Wellbeing & Support: Free, confidential access to medical specialists for second opinions, counseling, legal services, and tax code reviews.
Perks & Discounts: Broad range of retail and leisure savings with major brands and supermarkets.
Social Benefits: Optional entry into the monthly staff lottery.