Job Title and Location
Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef (Bank) - Canning Court Care Home, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, CV37 0BJ
Salary: £13.89 - £15.40 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Bank shifts / Fixed‑term (duration if fixed‑term)
Job Overview
We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
Our fantastic Kitchen Team is the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.
Responsibilities
* Use your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
* Put forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience, helping our residents to feel at home.
* Train and manage the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving food.
* Adhere to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries.
* Cater for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays, as required.
Qualifications and Skills
A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. Open to new ideas, you’ll have an innovative approach to cooking whilst always adhering to high standards. You’ll enjoy communicating with others and cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.
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.
* 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.
Equal Opportunities
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 ensure fair treatment and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Employment Details
Time Type: Part time
Location: Canning Court Care Home, Canners Way, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, CV37 0BJ
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