Second Chef – Better Hours, Better Balance, A Career That Fits Your Life
Are you an aspiring Second Chef looking to step away from late-night finishes and enjoy a healthier work-life balance? Do you have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for fresh, seasonal produce? Join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider, and build a rewarding career with sociable hours, excellent training, and real opportunities to develop.
Why Choose Care UK?
Unlike many hospitality roles, this position offers a more balanced lifestyle with predictable working patterns and no late-night restaurant shifts. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment where your wellbeing matters just as much as your career progression.
The Role
As Second Chef, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen by:
Supporting and leading the kitchen team day-to-day
Preparing nutritious, diet-sensitive meals tailored to residents’ needs
Assisting with menu planning and seasonal meal ideas
Managing stock control and food cost guidelines
Maintaining high Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
Training and developing kitchen team members
What We Offer
Better work-life balance with alternate weekends and sociable working hours
No late nights – enjoy more evenings at home
Bank Holiday pay enhancements* (*where applicable)
Career development and access to our apprenticeship scheme
Excellent training through our dedicated Catering Academy
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support
Wagestream – access your wages anytime
Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of
At Care UK, we invest in our people. Our Chef academy provides high-quality training, coaching, and support to help you grow your skills and progress your career.
We’re looking for passionate, caring individuals who want to make a genuine difference to residents’ lives every day. If you value teamwork, take pride in your cooking, and want a role that gives you more balance outside of work, we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to recruiting diverse and talented people who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone — let us help fulfil yours.
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