CareerPlan

Assistant Chef

Sidcup, GBFull-time£29k–£32k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a care home, creating varied menus that cater to individual dietary requirements and nutritional needs.

Role type

Assistant Chef / Second Chef

Builds

Daily nutritious meals and special event dining experiences for care home residents

Domain

Healthcare / Care Home / Hospitality

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Food preparation and cooking, Menu planning, Dietary requirement management, Food safety and hygiene compliance, Team leadership and training, Stock control and budget management

Preferred skills

Fresh food kitchen experience, Food hygiene qualifications, HACCP and COSHH knowledge, Strong organizational skills, Positive and flexible approach

Technologies

HACCP, COSHH