Assistant Chef – Flexible Hours, Fresh Care Home Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

UK gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef for Puttenham Hill House in Guildford. The role involves preparing fresh meals with emphasis on nutrition and resident satisfaction, working a bank/shift-based arrangement.

You will contribute ideas to improve dining experiences and support a skilled kitchen team on every shift. You’ll train staff, follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines, manage orders and deliveries, and help cater for events and seasonal activities, ensuring high standards and resident

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Hold relevant hygiene certificates.
• Enjoy communicating with colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritious menus in line with dietary needs.
• Suggest ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience for residents.
• Train and manage kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving.

Skills

Cooking

Hygiene certificates

Communication

Job description

Bupa UK is seeking an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef for Puttenham Hill House in Guildford. The role involves preparing fresh meals with emphasis on nutrition and resident satisfaction, working a bank/shift-based arrangement.

You will contribute ideas to improve dining experiences and support a skilled kitchen team on every shift. You’ll train staff, follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines, manage orders and deliveries, and help cater for events and seasonal activities, ensuring high standards and resident