Chef De Partie Richmond Villages

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,506,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starter bonus £1,000

Paid breaks

Free meal on shift

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Wagestream access

Uniform laundry service

Staff events

Pension plans

Job summary

Richmond Village Northampton, part of Bupa Care Services, is recruiting a Chef De Partie to join our lively team in the village restaurant. You will contribute to a diverse menu, ensuring meals meet residents’ dietary needs while delivering nutritious and delicious dishes.

You will work 36 hours per week across 4 x 9-hour shifts, with a £14.40 per hour rate and a £1,000 welcome bonus. The role offers career growth within a supportive, social workplace with staff events and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds in catering is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes for residents according to menu and dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Job description

Location: Richmond Village Northampton, Bridge Meadow Way, NN4 5EB

Salary: £14.40 per hour plus a £1,000 welcome bonus

Contract: 36hrs 4 x 9-hour shifts per week, Regular finish time 7pm

No Split Shifts

Should you be successfully hired in to this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as a thank you for deciding to join Bupa Care Services. The Starter Bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. Ts &Cs Apply.

Richmond Village Northampton are currently looking for a Chef De Partie to join our lively and dynamic team. This role is not just about cooking; it's about enhancing the quality of life for residents through the joy of food. You will be a key player in creating a diverse range of dishes in our contemporary village restaurant as well as on that cater to various dietary needs, ensuring every meal is both nutritious and delicious. With the chance to learn and refine practical cooking skills, this position promises career growth and the potential to progress within the culinary field.

Moreover, the welcoming community atmosphere encourages meaningful social interactions, while staff events help foster a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. It is a workplace where professional development goes hand in hand with creating a fun, engaging, and memorable dining experience for both employees and guests.

If you are passionate about food with experience of working in a professional kitchen, An NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or equivalent is desirable but not essential, along with an understanding of health and safety procedures.

The successful applicant will be open to new ideas, have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service. You enjoy working with others, working together to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each mealtime.

What we offer:

Discounted Gym Memberships at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers including JD Sports, Apple and many more.

Wagestream - get early access to 40% of your earned wages.

Paid breaks and free meal on shift

We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Staff social events and annual Christmas Parties

Uniform Laundry Service - never wash your uniform again!

Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7 - My Healthcare

Career progression opportunities

We offer a range of Bupa pension plans.

Menopause Plan, empowering women to take control of their health.

Why Bupa

We encourage all 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.