Assistant Chef – Care Home Kitchen Lead (Full-Time)

Bupa; Farnham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa's Waverley Grange Care Home in Farnham is hiring an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality meals for residents. This permanent, full-time role offers a welcoming work environment and opportunities to lead portions of the kitchen operation.

You will prepare nutritious menus, train staff, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while contributing to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking meals for residents.
• Ability to manage kitchen tasks and staff.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritious menus for residents.
• Lead and train kitchen staff in prep, cooking and service.
• Adhere to COSHH/HACCP and budgets; manage orders/deliveries.
• Plan and cater for events and seasonal activities.
• Support and uphold high standards of dining experience for residents.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Job description

Bupa's Waverley Grange Care Home in Farnham is hiring an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality meals for residents. This permanent, full-time role offers a welcoming work environment and opportunities to lead portions of the kitchen operation.

You will prepare nutritious menus, train staff, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while contributing to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents and their families.