Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

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

Job summary

A leading health insurer in Farnham is seeking an Assistant Chef to create nutritious menus and manage the kitchen staff at their care home. This role requires a passion for cooking and an understanding of dietary needs, providing residents with a comforting dining experience. The position offers competitive hourly rates and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Free access to health support

Annual healthcare allowance

Access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loan

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to create varied and nutritional menus.
• Experience in training and managing kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create menus based on residents' dietary preferences.
• Train kitchen staff in food prep and service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Knowledge of dietary needs

Job description

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents
• Putting forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience, helping our residents to feel at home
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food
• Adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required)

About Waverley Grange

Waverley Grange offers round‑the‑clock care for people who require nursing, residential, respite care as well as care for people living with Parkinson’s. Voted one of the UK’s top 100 luxury care homes 2021 and featured in the prestigious annual 'UK Luxury Care Home Guide', Waverley Grange allows residents to retain independence while enjoying a vibrant social atmosphere. Residents can curl up in the library, have a manicure in the salon, or watch a classic on the big screen. There is even a chapel and a café. The gardens are perfect for a stroll, perhaps to visit the chickens. There is an allotment where residents can grow produce or relax on the patio when the sun is out. The friendly team work together to make sure everyone’s stay is as comfortable as possible, whether that’s for a few days of respite or longer term. There is a real focus on looking after each resident’s wellbeing, including support for their physical, mental and spiritual needs. Enjoyable mealtimes, lots to do and plenty of opportunities to socialise make this a very special place to be. Friends and family are always welcome to pop in for a catch‑up or to join in with whatever’s going on. The team of activity coordinators plan a varied and interesting programme. There is something for everyone, including those who are less mobile.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £13.59 - £15.09 per hour. Depending on experience. Perm contract Shifts – 30 hours per week, 3 x 7am – 6pm, alternate weekends.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• Your welcome bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks’ service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. T&Cs Apply.
• Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK’s Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.