Care UK
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2nd Chef - Full time
Millers Grange Care Home - Witney, OX28 5HR
Pay - £15.10 per hour
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:
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- 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
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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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