Assistant Chef - Bank

Bupa UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check provided and Uniform paid by

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

Ardenlea Grove Care Home in Solihull is seeking an Assistant Chef (Bank) to join our on-site kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious menus, lead kitchen helpers, and ensure high standards of food safety.

This bank role offers flexible hours, a bank contract, and full-time hours when scheduled. You will work with COSHH/HACCP adherence, enjoy a comprehensive induction, and receive a free meal on every shift. Bupa supports diverse teams and values resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Relevant hygiene certificates.
• Able to adhere to high kitchen standards and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences.
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food.
• Managing paperwork including COSHH and HACCP, policies, budgets, orders and deliveries.
• Catering for events or seasonal activities.

Skills

Cooking

Hygiene certificates

Job description

19/21 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AB

Salary: £13.54 - £15.08ph dependent on qualifications and experience

Bank Contract. Flexible Hours.

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 Description

Assistant Chef (Bank)

Ardenlea Grove Care Home, 19/21 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AB

Salary: £13.54 - £15.08ph dependent on qualifications and experience

Bank Contract. Flexible Hours.

You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By

• Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food
• Managing all mandatory paperwork including: 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 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Locations: Ardenlea Grove