Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player in health and care services is seeking a passionate Assistant Chef to join their dedicated kitchen team. This role involves creating delicious and nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents, enhancing their dining experience, and managing kitchen operations. With a focus on person-centered care, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents enjoy their meals in a welcoming environment. The company offers a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits aimed at promoting health and wellbeing. If you have a love for cooking and a desire to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual healthcare allowance (~£350)

Wagestream - Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme for frontline teams

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loans

Various pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support plan

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and fresh ingredients.
• Experience in managing kitchen teams and adhering to food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Train and manage the kitchen team in food preparation and service.
• Cater for special events and seasonal activities.

Skills

Cooking

Menu Planning

Food Safety (COSHH, HACCP)

Team Management

Education

Culinary Qualification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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 have en-suite facilities, and all have a 24-hour call system.

Set among stunning gardens with terraces, lawns, patios, a rockery, and ponds with koi carp, Druid Stoke provides a peaceful environment.

The traditional dining room is ideal for mealtimes, accommodating special diets and tastes, with celebrations like birthdays marked by personalized cakes. Residents can choose to participate in activities, with local entertainers visiting and an activities room available for hobbies and interests.

We make health happen

At Bupa, we support residents when they need it most. Our care homes are dedicated to person-centered care, supporting independence and honoring choices to help residents live their best lives.

Our Kitchen Team creates delicious dishes, taking pride in their work. We seek an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join and help provide an excellent dining experience for our residents.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences
• Suggesting ideas to enhance the dining experience, making residents feel at home
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking, and serving food
• 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 are designed to promote health and wellbeing, including flexible working and family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive benefits such as:

• My Healthcare - 24/7 support, advice, and treatment options
• Annual healthcare allowance (~£350)
• Wagestream - Early access to wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free travel loans
• Various pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Why 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. We foster a culture of bravery, caring, and responsibility.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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