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.
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