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Cook – Second Chef
Care Home: Wisden Court
Hours: 24 hours per week Salary: £13.45 per hour
About The Role
We are seeking a Second Chef to join the Runwood Homes Hospitality Team.
As a Second Chef, you will:
- Deliver hotel and restaurant-standard meals in person-centred ways.
- Serve as a senior support role to our Head Chef.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and presentation.
We’re looking for a warm, motivated, passionate individual who is:
- Driven by excellence in food preparation.
- Willing to uphold hotel-standard hospitality to our residents.
- Able to take the lead in the Head Chef’s absence.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high food preparation standards for resident wellbeing.
- Adhere to Company menus and regulatory requirements (e.g., Food Safety & Hygiene Regulations in England/Northern Ireland).
- Ensure quality, presentation, and taste of all meals produced.
- Manage portion control to minimise waste.
- Accommodate individual dietary and nutritional requirements (e.g., low sugar, high-calorie needs).
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and efficient cooking environment.
- Properly store food and other stock items.
- Monitor stock levels, ensure rotation, and place necessary orders.
- Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
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About You
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a catering environment (or food service role).
- Strong knowledge of special dietary and nutritional needs.
- Holder of a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (mandatory).
- Preference will be given to candidates with an NVQ Level 2 in Food and Drink Services, or equivalent.
Personal Qualities
- Warm, service-minded ethos.
- Deep commitment to hygiene, quality, and food excellence.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Work With Runwood Homes?
Benefits
- 28 days’ paid holiday.
- Weekly pay, continuing standards of hospitality.
- Pension scheme to support future ambitions.
- Blue Light Card + discounts on travel, restaurants, leisure, and days out.
- Employee Assistance Scheme (extended to immediate family).
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Free DBS check and uniform.
- Funding support for pursuing NVQ qualifications (Level 2 or higher).
- Career progression opportunities within the company.
- Free, on-site parking.
- Employee of the Month recognition.
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About Runwood Homes
Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is one of the UK’s leading providers of:
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Nursing care
Our Commitments
- Personalised care-driven mission – celebrating the lives of every resident.
- Leadership in dementia care innovation.
- A culture of continuous professional development through:
- Internal training programs
- External courses
- E-learning opportunities
How to Apply
Apply by completing our online application form or visiting Wisden Court Care Home for further assistance with your application.
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