Assistant Chef: Fresh Menus, Care Home Kitchen

Bupa; Harefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

Wagestream access

Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days

Job summary

Bupa Stamford Care Home is seeking an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef to join our kitchen team in London. You will prepare nutritious menus, support residents with an excellent dining experience, and lead kitchen staff. The role requires a passion for cooking, hygiene compliance, and collaborative working with care teams.

We offer 7am–5pm shifts, weekends on alternate weeks, and a welcome bonus. Enjoy a supportive team culture with a focus on resident well-being and high standards of food quality.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking with experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Relevant hygiene certificates.
• Ability to train and manage kitchen staff.
• Strong communication with residents and care team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare varied, nutritional menus in line with dietary needs of residents.
• Deliver an excellent dining experience and help residents feel at home.
• Train and manage kitchen team in food prep, cooking and serving.
• Adhere to COSHH and HACCP, manage orders and deliveries, budgets.
• Cater for events and seasonal activities as required.

Skills

Cooking

Hygiene certificates

Team management

Resident empathy

Job description

Bupa Stamford Care Home is seeking an Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef to join our kitchen team in London. You will prepare nutritious menus, support residents with an excellent dining experience, and lead kitchen staff. The role requires a passion for cooking, hygiene compliance, and collaborative working with care teams.

We offer 7am–5pm shifts, weekends on alternate weeks, and a welcome bonus. Enjoy a supportive team culture with a focus on resident well-being and high standards of food quality.