Cook

Bupa; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Bupa as a Cook in a luxury retirement village where culinary skills meet a harmonious lifestyle. This role offers a chance to impact residents’ lives positively through food, with flexible working hours and the absence of late nights.

Benefits

Healthcare access and support

Free meal with every shift

Early access to earned wages

Pension plans

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of dietary needs and health regulations.
• Ability to maintain high standards during service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents.
• Respond to dietary needs and feedback.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Catering for special dietary requirements

Food hygiene regulations

Health and safety procedures

Innovative cooking

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook

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

Salary: £13.65ph

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Weekend shifts available

Richmond Village in Witney is looking to appoint a new Chef De Partie.The role of the Chef De Partie in this luxury retirement village is a unique blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With no late nights, you will enjoy an harmonious work-life rhythm, while showcasing your talents across a variety of dining settings, from the intimate care home to the bustling restaurant and cafe. 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.

What the role entails:

• 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

• 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 needed for this role:

Passionate about food, you’ll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements and an understanding of health and safety procedures. 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.

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

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - 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.

• Free meal with every shift

• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.

• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site

• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.

• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

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 Witney Village