Care Home Assistant Chef - Fresh Meals & Flexible Hours

Bupa; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare - 24/7 support

Annual healthcare allowance £350

Wagestream early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shift

Annual travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a skilled Cook at Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home in Sidcup. The role is permanent and full-time, with 32 hours per week including weekends. Salary ranges from £13.20 to £14.20 per hour, depending on experience.

You will craft nutritious menus, support residents’ dietary needs, and lead the kitchen team while ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Join us to help residents enjoy home-cooked meals in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with previous experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Relevant hygiene certificates or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Deliver an excellent dining experience, helping residents feel at home.
• Train and manage the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food.
• Adhere to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries.
• Cater for special events or seasonal activities as required.

Skills

Cooking

Fresh food kitchen

Hygiene certificates

Job description

Bupa is seeking a skilled Cook at Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home in Sidcup. The role is permanent and full-time, with 32 hours per week including weekends. Salary ranges from £13.20 to £14.20 per hour, depending on experience.

You will craft nutritious menus, support residents’ dietary needs, and lead the kitchen team while ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Join us to help residents enjoy home-cooked meals in a caring environment.