Assistant Chef - Bank

Bupa; Harefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

Bupa's Bank Stamford Care Home in London is seeking an Assistant Chef to support a resident-focused dining program. You will prepare meals, create varied menus in line with dietary needs, and help residents feel at home with thoughtful, tasty options.

You will train and manage the kitchen team, maintain COSHH and HACCP standards, handle orders and deliveries, and contribute to events and celebrations for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Relevant hygiene certificates and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to train and manage kitchen staff while delivering high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals with fresh ingredients.
• Train and supervise kitchen team in prep, cooking and serving.
• Adhere to COSHH and HACCP guidelines and company policies.
• Manage orders, budgeting and deliveries for the kitchen.
• Cater for special events and seasonal activities as required.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Fresh food kitchen experience

Hygiene certificates

Education

Food hygiene certificates

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef - Bank Stamford Care Home - 21 Watermill Ln, London N18 1SH CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10 Salary £13.04 - £14.58 per hour depending on experience Bank 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 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. 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 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)

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. Open to new ideas, you’ll have an innovative approach to cooking whilst always adhering to high standards. You’ll enjoy communicating with others and you’ll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

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 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. 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.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Locations: Stamford Care Home

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.