Chef De Partie - Bank

Bupa; Letcombe Regis; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

Paid breaks

Be Well health assessments

Be You Network

Flu vaccinations and eye test

Job summary

Bupa is hiring a Chef de Partie to join the team at Richmond Village Letcombe Regis. You will work in a brand new kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment, preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.

You’ll contribute to high-quality dining experiences, maintain hygiene standards, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure exceptional service during shifts that suit availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, catering for dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and food safety regulations.
• Open to new ideas with an organised approach to cooking during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with hygiene regulations.
• Adapt dishes to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Assist in hotplate service and meal presentation.
• Monitor perishable goods and ensure correct stock usage.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe and clean dining environment.

Skills

Food hygiene

Dietary awareness

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds & CIEH Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Title

Chef De Partie

Location

Richmond Village Letcombe Regis, South Street, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RG

Salary

£14.65 per hour

Contract

Bank Contract - Flexible hours, only picking up days that suit your availability. Shifts between 07:00-20:00 - With no late nights, it offers an excellent work-life balance, allowing you to dedicate time to both your professional growth and personal life

About the Role

We make health happen At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.6 out of 10. We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team working in our brand new kitchen with all new state of the art equipment. Our Chef de Partie's are culinary artists who brings joy and comfort through food. They play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing nutritious, delicious meals tailored to diverse dietary needs. With a passion for gastronomy and a heart for service, they create menus that excite the palate while ensuring each dish supports the health and well-being of the residents. Their expertise is not just in cooking but in crafting experiences that honour the individuality and preferences of those they serve, making them an indispensable part of the care home team. You’ll help us make health happen by Catering to residents across the Village which comprises of the care home, catering for serviced suites, villagers who have booked a meal in the Restaurant/Spa or for meals to be taken across to their apartments or for other specific events

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
• Be aware of residents, villagers and Wellness Spa clients' dietary needs - responding to their comments and requests in respect of the menu
• Be involved in the preparation and serving of the meals on the hotplate, as required
• Ensuring that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable (high risk) goods
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe and compliant environment for our residents to dine in
• Helping to maintain a clean and hygienic working area.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Passionate about food, you’ll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements.
• An understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally with an NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or Equivalent.
• Open to new ideas, you’ll have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service.
• You’ll enjoy working with others, working together to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

Benefits

• Free meal on every shift
• Paid breaks
• Personal Energy is Bupa's own resilience and wellbeing programme focused on helping you take good care of the important things in your life to maintain your own personal wellbeing.
• Be Well health assessments.
• You and your family have access to a preferential rate on health assessments Discount at selected Bupa Dental practices RAC breakdown discount.
• Be You Network.
• At Bupa we celebrate diversity, welcoming everyone from all backgrounds.
• Flu vaccinations and eye test contributions.
• Menopause Plan: 10% discount on the Bupa Menopause Plan.

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support Locations: Richmond Letcombe Regis Village

Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you'll be challenged, you'll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.