Assistant Chef - Bank

Bupa Global; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the Kitchen Team at Hutton Village Care Home. You'll have the opportunity to create engaging and nutritious menus while managing the kitchen team to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents. This flexible position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of dietary needs is beneficial.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and adhere to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritious menus tailored to residents.
• Train kitchen team in food prep and cooking.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and manage orders.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Creation

Team Management

Dietary Needs Awareness

Adherence to COSHH and HACCP

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Chef - Bank (HUT008H)

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Job Number:

HUT008H

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef - Bank

Hutton Village Care Home, Hutton Village, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1RX

CQC rating: GOOD

Salary - From £13.39 up to £14.90

Bank - Zero hours contract

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 Kitchen Team is passionate about food and takes pride in each dish served. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Chef to join and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Creating varied and nutritious menus using fresh ingredients, tailored to dietary needs and preferences of residents
• Suggesting ideas to enhance the dining experience and make 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 as required

Joining Bupa offers the following benefits:

• Flexible working patterns
• Fully paid comprehensive induction
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS check and uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We value bravery, care, and responsibility in our work.

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.

**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.