Bupa

Care Home

AssistantChef

£0–0k Newbury, United Kingdom PART TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Assistant Chef at Bupa. Skills: Cooking, Menu creation, Food preparation. Create varied and nutritional menus. Put forward ideas for dining experience”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver an excellent dining experience

Industry & Context.

Care Home
Eligibility Requirements

Own transport due to home's location

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen, Relevant hygiene certificates

Nice to Have

Open to new ideas, Innovative approach to cooking

What You'll Do.

Create varied and nutritional menus

Put forward ideas for dining experience

Train and manage kitchen team

Adhere to COSHH and HACCP guidelines

Manage company policies and procedures

Manage orders and deliveries

Cater for special events

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Communicating with others

Full Job Description

Job Description: **Assistant Chef** **Location:** The Donnington Care Home, Wantage Road, Donnington, Newbury RG14 3BE **Contract:** Permanent - Part Time **Hours:** 30 hours per week **Salary:** £14.09 to £15.59 per hour depending on experience **CQC rating:** Good **Carehome.co.uk rating:** 9.7 / 10 **NOTE:** This role requires you to have your own transport due to the homes location The Donnington in Newbury focuses on round-the-clock support for a wide range of needs. Care provision includes nursing or residential care, convalescence and respite, as well as palliative care support and help for adults with Parkinson’s. Residents can stay for a week, a month or longer– however long residents or loved ones need support. They’ll get to relax and meet new friends, giving families complete peace of mind. The home has a dedicated respite room that can be booked up to six months in advance, staff are happy to accept last-minute requests too. With scenic countryside surroundings, this converted red-brick Victorian house offers comfortable social environments, light and airy lounges, en-suite bedrooms and on-site therapies. The chef works hard to achieve a menu that pleases each resident, with all food home-cooked and nutritionally balanced. Many activities and fulfilling pastimes are enjoyed within the house, including art classes and musical recitals, with summer fetes and other annual events adding further to home life. **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 are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents. **

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