Second Chef
Core
Support the Head Chef in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality, nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and colleagues in a hospital kitchen.
Role type
Second Chef (Hospital Catering)
Builds
Daily nutritious meals for patients and staff
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Catering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food safety and hygiene compliance, menu planning, stock control, cost management, dietary/allergen management, team supervision, kitchen documentation
Preferred skills
Healthcare/hospital catering experience, therapeutic diet knowledge, advanced culinary qualifications
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals to high standards, support menu development, ensure compliance with dietary requirements, manage stock and inventory, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, complete kitchen documentation, minimize food waste, deputise for Head Chef, support catering for special events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
