Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

Bupa Global; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and culinary experiences. As an Assistant Chef, you will utilize your passion for cooking to create delicious and nutritious meals tailored to our residents' needs. This role offers the opportunity to enhance the dining experience while adhering to food safety guidelines and managing kitchen operations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits that prioritize your health and well-being, including flexible working hours and a focus on personal development. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others through your culinary skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Allowance

Wagestream

28 Days Holiday

Sick Pay Scheme

Free Meal on Shift

Interest-Free Travel Loans

Pension Plans

Parental Leave Schemes

Menopause Support Plan

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in creating nutritious menus tailored to dietary needs.
• Proven ability to train and manage kitchen teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create varied, nutritious menus using fresh ingredients.
• Train kitchen team in food preparation and cooking.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Food Safety (COSHH, HACCP)

Team Management

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef (DRU00ET)

Requisition Title

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

Job Number:

DRU00ET

Bristol BS9 1DE

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

CQC rating : Good

Salary : £13.39 - £14.90 per hour / depending on experience

Druid Stoke is a beautiful and friendly home welcoming anyone aged over 50. The home offers a wide range of care including residential, nursing, respite, palliative and Huntington's care.

Alongside professional care, the accommodation has been designed to offer a good lifestyle with tastefully furnished rooms, bright decor, high ceilings, and comfy sofas. Many bedrooms offer en-suite facilities and all have a 24-hour call system.

Set among stunning gardens with terraces, lawns, and patios, Druid Stoke also features a rockery and ponds with koi carp.

The home has a traditional dining room suitable for mealtimes, accommodating special diets and tastes. It celebrates special occasions like birthdays with personalized cakes.

Residents can choose whether to participate in activities. Local entertainers visit regularly, and an activities room is available for hobbies and interests.

We make health happen

At Bupa, we support those in need by delivering person-centered care, supporting independence, and honoring choices to help residents live their best lives.

Our Kitchen Team creates delicious dishes and takes pride in their culinary skills. We seek a passionate Assistant Chef to join and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities include:

• Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied, nutritious menus tailored to dietary needs and preferences
• Proposing ideas to enhance the dining experience, making residents feel at home
• Training and managing the kitchen team in food prep, cooking, and serving
• Adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies, budgets, and managing orders and deliveries
• Catering for special events and seasonal activities, such as fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays

Our benefits support your health and wellbeing, including the Viva wellbeing program, flexible working, and family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa offers:

• My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment options
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 for healthcare products
• Wagestream: early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams
• Recognition for long service
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free travel loans
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why choose Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and to make a better world. We promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment for disabled applicants.

**Note: This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.**