Job Description

Are 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 Role

Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements Menu design and planning Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

Alternate weekend and social working hours Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements (*where applicable)
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme Hundreds of online and in-store discounts Annual purchase holiday scheme Wellbeing support Wagestream- access your wages at any-time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that's 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 you'll 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.

We offer a friendly welcome and the very best level of care from our dedicated team.

Tall Trees is a modern, purpose-designed care home set in a quiet residential area close to the town centre of Colchester in Essex. We provide personalised nursing and respite care for older people, including individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, physical disabilities or learning disabilities. We also offer supportive and compassionate end of life care.


We have a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere here at Tall Trees - everyone feels part of a close-knit community. Our experienced and dedicated team works hard to make sure that every resident is happy, relaxed and comfortable, and we always greet visitors with a big smile and a friendly chat.


Each member of our team shares the same goal of providing high quality, individualised care with a personal touch. We listen to residents tell us how they want to be cared for and treat each person with dignity and respect. We spend lots of time getting to know new residents and finding out about their experiences, interests and memories. We work with residents and their families to create tailored care plans which help each person to continue enjoying a fulfilling life that is as active and independent as possible.