Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfield Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 0RB It's the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Bupa Care Homes, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. Right now, we're looking for a caring and organised individual to join us as a Chef at Freelands Croft care home in Fleet to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Working hours and salary Up to 11 D.O.E per hour Full time/part time available What your typical day involves * Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences * Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping cooking and serving of food * Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries * Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required) Who we're looking for 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. You're a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards. You'll enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. What's in it for you? * Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes * Your DBS Check (44) paid for * Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings* * NEST work place pension and Life assurance * 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) * Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift * Refer a friend bonus scheme * Uniform provided * Smile Everyday - a health and well-being package giving access to 24/7 health lines along with access to a Physiotherapist for muscle, joint and bone support * Retailer discounts, including interest free travel ticket loans, discounted gym membership and discounts on Bupa dental care * Free flu vaccine *Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used. About our home With good transport links from Farnborough, Freelands Croft is less than a mile from the Village of Church Crookham and two miles from the town of Fleet. The home has a friendly, community feel where the team are passionate about providing person centred care promoting dignity and independence among residents. Offering specialist care for those living with dementia as well as nursing, residential and palliative care. As part of the team, you'll take part in the weekly breakfast club and be supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. Who we are As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world. As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people. We're a big company but no matter what business area you're in, our purpose is simple - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. And we have belief in you to help us achieve it. Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.