Second Chef

Second Chef Catering and Hospitality - Aspen Court Care Home

Contract : Part Time

Salary : £12.55 Per Hour

Shift Type : Days

Contracted hours : 27

Aspen Court Nursing & Dementia Nursing Home is a modern, purpose-built home in the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, offering high-quality Dementia and Nursing care for up to 42 residents.

We’re looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

Why This Role Matters

As Second Chef, you’ll do more than just cook you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What we offer :

• £12.55 per hour
• Contracted to 27 hours per week
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

What You’ll Do

Meal Preparation : Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Menu Planning : Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients. Kitchen Management : Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Record Keeping : Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality. Stock Management : Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed. Health & Safety : Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment. Cleaning & Maintenance : Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Desired Experience

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group :

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well-being of those in our care.

Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family!