Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

Bupa Global; Tipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking an Assistant Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves creating nutritious menus, managing food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including flexible working and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free access to health support services

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and menu creation.
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritional menus for residents.
• Train and manage kitchen team in food preparation.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Knowledge of dietary needs

Team management

Adherence to COSHH and HACCP

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef (GOL00JJ)

Requisition Title

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

Job Number:

GOL00JJ

The Goldbridge

West Sussex RH16 4BQ

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

The Goldbridge Care Home, 3 Kleinwort Close, Haywards Heath RH16 4XH

CQC rating: Good

Up to £13.59 - £15.09 per hour depending on experience

Permanent - 30 hour contract

Working days to include alternate weekends

3 days a week, shift times 6:30am - 5:30pm or 7am - 6pm

We make health happen

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 is 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 create and deliver 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 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 food
• Adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, managing budgets, orders, and deliveries
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays (as required)

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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
• Sick pay scheme to support during longer absences
• Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parents
• Menopause Plan for women’s health support
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible.

We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

**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.