Commis Chef - Bank

BUPA; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal

DBS check provided

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa's Richmond Village Witney is seeking a Commis Chef for a bank contract. The role involves cooking for residents and visitors across the village, following menus and strict hygiene rules, with no late shifts.

You’ll work within a care-home dining environment, delivering quality meals across settings from care homes to village dining spaces. Ideal candidates bring experience in high-volume kitchens, knowledge of health and safety, and a dedication to flexible, quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, multi-service kitchens.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in catering.
• Ability to cater for diverse dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Catering to residents, visitors and the public across the village.
• Preparing and cooking food in accordance with the set menu and hygiene regulations.
• Delivering front-of-house services to customers with consistent standards.
• Working within the HACCP framework in a Health Care Environment.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working area.
• Responding to residents' and customers' dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Health & safety

Food preparation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / CIEH certification

Job description

Commis Chef

Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, OX28 5DG

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Contract: Bank

Shifts: Bank - Between 8am & 8pm

Richmond Village Witney is looking to appoint a Commis Chef to join their team. The role of Commis Chef in this luxury retirement village is a unique blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With no late nights or split shifts, you will enjoy a harmonious work‑life rhythm while showcasing your talents across a variety of dining settings, from the intimate care home to the bustling restaurant. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through the universal language of delicious food, all within the comfort of a refined and serene environment.

Passionate about food, you bring experience working in a variety of high‑volume, multi‑service, and quality kitchens. Your expertise covers diverse cuisines and cooking techniques, with a comprehensive understanding of the catering and hospitality industry, including Care Homes, hotels, conference centres, high‑quality pubs, and restaurants, as well as outside catering.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Catering to residents, visitors and the public across the village.
• Preparing and cooking food in accordance with food hygiene regulations against a set menu to a consistent and high‑quality standard.
• Delivering front‑of‑house services to customers ensuring consistent standards.
• Working within the extensive HACCP framework tailored to a Health Care Environment.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working area.
• Responding to residents' and customers' dietary needs and personal preferences.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

You are adept at catering for customers with special dietary requirements and have a solid understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally supported by an NVQ level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH certification and demonstrable cooking skills.

Open to new ideas, you will have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service. You will enjoy working with others, collaborating to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we require you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you.
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid).
• Free meal (minimum 8‑hour shift).
• DBS Check and uniform provided and paid for by Bupa.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We encourage all our people to ‘Be you at Bupa’, champion diversity, and 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, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Witney Village