Sous Chef Bank

Bupa; Witney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Discounts at gyms and fitness

Job summary

Richmond Villages Witney, situated in Witney, Oxfordshire, seeks a Sous Chef Bank to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals across the village community. This role offers no late nights and a strong work-life balance, with shifts that suit your schedule.

You will prepare, cook, and present meals, ensure food hygiene compliance, accommodate dietary needs, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a fast-paced environment within Bupa.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen with ability to cater for special dietary needs.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and food hygiene standards.
• Open to new ideas with an organised, calm approach during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
• Respond to residents' dietary needs and menu requests.
• Prepare and serve meals on the hotplate when required.
• Ensure food is used within its shelf life, especially perishable goods.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe and compliant dining environment.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Dietary requirements awareness

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds / CIEH Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Sous Chef Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, OX28 5DG Salary: £15.65 per hour Contract: Bank NO SPLIT SHIFTS & NO LATE NIGHTS With no late nights, it offers an excellent work-life balance, allowing you to dedicate time to both your professional growth and personal life We make health happen At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Witney provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives.

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a talented and driven individual to step into the role of Sous Chef Bank within our dynamic kitchen team. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting 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.

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

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 needed for this role:

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

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

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every 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’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

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality.

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.