Second Chef – Dual SiteCare Home: Waterfield House (Hadleigh) and Brewster House (Heybridge)
Hours per week: 36 (16 hrs at Waterfield House and 20 hrs at Brewster House), 4 days per week
Salary: £13.45 per hour
About The Role
We are recruiting a Second Chef to join our hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, you will deliver hotel and restaurant‑standard meals, supporting the Head Chefs and taking the lead in their absence. This role involves both Waterfield House and Brewster House, which are located a short distance apart.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all stages of food preparation meet the highest standards for the well‑being of residents.
- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with the menu and company requirements.
- Comply with Food Safety & Hygiene regulations (England 2013 / Northern Ireland 2006).
- Maintain quality of meals in terms of presentation and taste.
- Manage portion control procedures to minimise waste.
- Accommodate individual dietary requirements (e.g., high‑calorie, low‑sugar) by following appropriate charts or adapting dishes.
- Maintain safe, healthy, and efficient working environments through necessary systems and checks.
- Store all food and other items correctly.
- Monitor stock, ensure effective rotation, and place orders when required.
- Deputise for the Head Chef when needed.
About You
• Relevant experience in a catering environment.• Secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements.• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.• Warm, motivated, and passionate, with a commitment to quality and high standards.
Benefits
- 28 days paid holiday
- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and access to various discounts on travel, restaurants, and leisure
- Employee Assistance Scheme for you and immediate family members
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
- Opportunities to progress your career within the company
- Free on‑site parking
- Employee of the Month award
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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