Second Chef

At Cheviot Court we offer high quality care together with a warm welcome in a lovely setting.Cheviot Court care home in South Shields offers high quality, personalised residential and respite care for older people. Our team has specialist expertise in supporting individuals with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.Our number one goal is to make sure each resident is happy and fulfilled every day. We spend time getting to know residents, developing friendships with them and learning about how they like to spend their time. We do all we can to make residents feel completely comfortable and at home.Residents and visitors enjoy relaxing in our large, landscaped garden, with its mature trees, flower beds, patio with seating area and well-kept lawns. The keen gardeners here help to keep everything looking lovely.We provide a wide range of stimulating activities for residents and are always willing to organise new activities that residents suggest to us. Here in South Shields were lucky to be close to a lovely coastline, so in warmer weather we often take enjoyable trips to the seafront.18 hours per weekAre you an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef.The RoleLeading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operationDevelop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirementsMenu design and planningManaging stock control and adhering to food cost guidelinesEnsure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchenTraining, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potentialSome of our benefits by joining the Care UK familyAlternate weekend and social working hoursBank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship schemeHundreds of online and in-store discountsAnnual purchase holiday schemeWellbeing supportWagestream- access your wages at any-timeCareer DevelopmentWe have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all thats needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK youll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.TPBN1_UKTJ