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Posted 14 August, 2026

Second Chef

RE Group
Gloucester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Second Chef Opportunity - Join a Kitchen That Cares
\n Our client, a well-established care home provider within the healthcare and care home sector, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting new opportunity for a Second Chef to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued growth and increasing resident demand.
\n The successful Second Chef should have:
\n ·Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment
\n ·Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs
\n ·A current DBS or willingness to undertake one.
\n ·A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification
\n ·Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
\n ·The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team
\n In this role, the Second Chef will be responsible for:
\n ·Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents
\n ·Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences
\n ·Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision
\n ·Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained
\n ·Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards
\n Our client is offering the successful Second Chef a salary in the region of £28,000 - £34,540 per annum, plus benefits including:
\n ·28 days holiday including bank holidays
\n ·Pension scheme
\n ·Training and development opportunities
\n ·Employee assistance programme
\n ·Free on-site parking
\n ·Stable working pattern of 40 contracted hours, 10-hour shifts (8am to 6pm)
\n ·No late nights
\n ·Double pay on Special Bank Holidays and time-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays - because your time matters!
\n ·Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000!
\n ·Blue Light Card
\n ·Colleague Perks & Discounts across highstreet brands
\n ·FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before pay day
\n ·Well-being Support through our Employee Assistance Programme
\n ·On-line GP services for you and your family
\n ·Fully funded training & development for your career growth
\n ·Company pension scheme
\n ·Cycle to work scheme
\n ·Free onsite parking
\n ·Free uniform
\n ·Free enhanced DBS provided.

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\n If you are a passionate and resident-focused catering professional, apply now to be considered for interview. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Second Chef looking to join a respected care home provider where quality food and resident well-being are at the heart of everything they do.
\n Don't delay in applying for this fantastic Second Chef opportunity as positions like this are not available for long!
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