Assistant Chef - Bank

Bupa; Farnham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health provider as an Assistant Chef at Bupa, where you'll create nutritious menus and manage a kitchen team. This role offers flexible shifts and a chance to contribute to exceptional dining experiences in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid comprehensive induction

Free meal on each shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Passion for cooking and creating excellent dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Creating varied and nutritious menus.
• Training and managing the kitchen team.
• Managing mandatory paperwork and catering for special events.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Education

Hygiene Certificates

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Chef - Bank role at Bupa.

Salary: £13.59 - £15.09

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Bank shifts, as and when needed, holiday & sickness cover, 7am - 5pm

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.

Job Details

• Job title: 2nd Chef - Bank
• Location: Waverley Care Home, 43 Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BH
• Salary: £13.59 - £15.09
• Contract: Bank
• Shift Pattern: Bank shifts, as needed, covering holidays & sickness, 7am - 5pm

Role Overview

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Creating varied and nutritious menus in line with dietary needs and preferences
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking, and serving food
• Managing mandatory paperwork, including COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies, budgets, and managing orders and deliveries
• Catering for special events and seasonal activities such as summer fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays

Key Skills & Qualifications

A passion for cooking, previous experience in a fresh food kitchen, and relevant hygiene certificates. You aim to create excellent dining experiences, are innovative in your approach, and enjoy communicating with residents, sharing your love of food.

Benefits

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

About Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Additional Information

Location Status: On site

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Care Home Postcode: GU9 8BH

Industry: Hospitality and Catering

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing