Second Chef - Bank - Care Home
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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.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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]