Second Chef
RE Group
Cheltenham · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£28,000 – £34,540 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Cheltenham, England
Second Chef Opportunity - Join a Kitchen That Cares
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.
The successful Second Chef should have: ·Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment ·Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs ·A current DBS or willingness to undertake one. ·A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification ·Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards ·The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team
In this role, the Second Chef will be responsible for: ·Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents ·Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences ·Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision ·Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained ·Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards
Our client is offering the successful Second Chef a salary in the region of £28,000 - £34,540 per annum, plus benefits including: ·28 days holiday including bank holidays ·Pension scheme ·Training and development opportunities ·Employee assistance programme ·Free on-site parking ·Stable working pattern of 40 contracted hours, 10-hour shifts (8am to 6pm) ·No late nights ·Double pay on Special Bank Holidays and time-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays - because your time matters! ·Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000! ·Blue Light Card ·Colleague Perks & Discounts across highstreet brands ·FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before pay day ·Well-being Support through our Employee Assistance Programme ·On-line GP services for you and your family ·Fully funded training & development for your career growth ·Company pension scheme ·Cycle to work scheme ·Free onsite parking ·Free uniform ·Free enhanced DBS provided.
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.
Don't delay in applying for this fantastic Second Chef opportunity as positions like this are not available for long!
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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.
The successful Second Chef should have: ·Previous experience working within a commercial kitchen environment ·Experience of, or a good understanding of, care home dietary requirements and nutritional needs ·A current DBS or willingness to undertake one. ·A City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent professional catering qualification ·Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards ·The ability to work collaboratively whilst supporting and leading a small kitchen team
In this role, the Second Chef will be responsible for: ·Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents ·Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality food and dining experiences ·Supporting the day-to-day management of the kitchen and assisting with team supervision ·Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are maintained ·Working a flexible rota, including alternate weekends, whilst maintaining excellent service standards
Our client is offering the successful Second Chef a salary in the region of £28,000 - £34,540 per annum, plus benefits including: ·28 days holiday including bank holidays ·Pension scheme ·Training and development opportunities ·Employee assistance programme ·Free on-site parking ·Stable working pattern of 40 contracted hours, 10-hour shifts (8am to 6pm) ·No late nights ·Double pay on Special Bank Holidays and time-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays - because your time matters! ·Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000! ·Blue Light Card ·Colleague Perks & Discounts across highstreet brands ·FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before pay day ·Well-being Support through our Employee Assistance Programme ·On-line GP services for you and your family ·Fully funded training & development for your career growth ·Company pension scheme ·Cycle to work scheme ·Free onsite parking ·Free uniform ·Free enhanced DBS provided.
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.
Don't delay in applying for this fantastic Second Chef opportunity as positions like this are not available for long!
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