Junior Sous Chef

Bupa; Letcombe Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Letcombe Regis is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high hygiene standards. You will be involved in cooking for residents with various dietary needs and ensuring a welcoming dining atmosphere. The role includes competitive benefits such as a welcome bonus and flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus: £1,000

28 days holiday

Free meal with every shift

Access to healthcare support

Interest-free travel loan

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience catering for special dietary requirements.
• Able to maintain high standards and stay calm during busy services.
• Enjoy working with others to create excellent dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cater to residents across the Village including care home and restaurant.
• Prepare and cook food adhering to hygiene regulations.
• Respond to dietary needs of residents and clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the working area.

Skills

Passion for food

Experience in a professional kitchen

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This is a fantastic chance for someone ready to take the next step in their career, bringing creativity, leadership, and a passion for food to a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Cater to residents across the Village which comprises 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
• Ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable (high risk) goods
• Ensure a welcoming, safe and compliant environment for our residents to dine in
• Help to maintain a clean and hygienic working area

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, experience in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements
• 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 with an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service
• Enjoy working with others to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal

About Bupa – Contract and Benefits

Contract: Permanent - Full time, 45 hours per week across 5 days. Shifts between 07:00-20:00 and alternate weekends. No late nights, offering a good work-life balance. Bank shifts also available. Welcome Bonus: £1,000.

• Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health — mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
• My Healthcare — quick access to support, advice and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support, 24/7 via one phone number.
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Free meal with every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long Service rewards, including ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Interest-free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream — early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options, plus access to additional products such as our Menopause plan.
• My Bupa Extras — discounts at retailers and wellbeing tools and resources.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer accommodations as part of our recruitment process to eligible candidates.