Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

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Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Kettering
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ Nutrition knowledge HACCP Menu development Stock control Team leadership Fresh seasonal food preparation Person-centred hospitality

FULL DESCRIPTION

Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals. This bank role offers flexible working as a Second Chef, assisting the Head Chef in delivering hotel-standard meals to residents.

Main Duties

Covering annual leave, sickness, and rota gaps. You will support the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to residents. This is a casual, part-time role with flexible hours, no split shifts. Person-centred hospitality is key.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals. They reinvest and grow, with new builds opening. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers long-term career growth for ambitious chefs.

Job Details

  • Date posted: 07 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £16 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1499859946
  • Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kettering, NN15 7JZ

Job Responsibilities

Bank 0hrs contract covering leave, sickness, gaps. Assist Head Chef in menu development, work with fresh produce, lead and motivate team, manage stock control, complete audits. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work.

Need to Have

  • City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
  • Experience leading and inspiring a team
  • Good understanding of nutrition
  • Experience with fresh seasonal food
  • Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment
  • Good understanding of HACCP

Need to Do

  • Manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence
  • Assist with menu development
  • Work fresh produce to high quality
  • Create warm, efficient, fun environment
  • Work within budget
  • Complete regular audits
  • Manage stock control
  • Lead and motivate a team

Rewards Package

  • Work life balance
  • Free learning and development
  • Holiday, retail, leisure discounts
  • Annual [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Hospitality Awards
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Person Specification

Essential: City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ, team leadership, nutrition, fresh seasonal food experience, HACCP knowledge.

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Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kettering, NN15 7JZ
Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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