Assistant Chef - Fresh, Nutritious Dining for Residents

BUPA; Upper Hockenden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa is hiring an Assistant Chef for Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home. The role is permanent, 32 hours per week, including Saturdays and Sundays, with a pay rate of £13.89 to £15.40 per hour depending on experience. Location is Abbotsleigh Mews, Sidcup DA15 8AY.

You will join a caring kitchen team delivering high-quality meals and dining experiences for residents. The position requires passion for cooking, experience in a fresh food kitchen, and relevant hygiene certificates.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and delivering quality meals.
• Experience in a fresh food kitchen with hygiene practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create varied, nutritious menus respecting dietary needs and preferences.
• Suggest ideas to enhance dining experience and home-like atmosphere.
• Train and lead kitchen team in prep, cooking and serving.
• Follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines, budgets, orders and deliveries.
• Cater for special events and seasonal activities.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Fresh food kitchen experience

Hygiene certificates

Team communication

Job description

Bupa is hiring an Assistant Chef for Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home. The role is permanent, 32 hours per week, including Saturdays and Sundays, with a pay rate of £13.89 to £15.40 per hour depending on experience. Location is Abbotsleigh Mews, Sidcup DA15 8AY.

You will join a caring kitchen team delivering high-quality meals and dining experiences for residents. The position requires passion for cooking, experience in a fresh food kitchen, and relevant hygiene certificates.