Chef De Partie - Bank

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Richmond Village Letcombe Regis, South Street, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RG

£13.65 per hour

Bank Contract - Flexible hours, only picking up days that suit your availability. Shifts between 07:00-20:00 - 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 Letcombe Regis provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honors individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.6 out of 10.

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team working in our brand new kitchen with all new state-of-the-art equipment. Our Chef de Parties are culinary artists who bring joy and comfort through food. They play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing nutritious, delicious meals tailored to diverse dietary needs. With a passion for gastronomy and a heart for service, they create menus that excite the palate while ensuring each dish supports the health and well-being of the residents. Their expertise is not just in cooking but in crafting experiences that honor the individuality and preferences of those they serve, making them an indispensable part of the care home team.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

1. Catering 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.
2. Preparing and cooking food in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
3. Being aware of residents, villagers, and Wellness Spa clients’ dietary needs - responding to their comments and requests in respect of the menu.
4. Being involved in the preparation and serving of the meals on the hotplate, as required.
5. Ensuring that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable (high risk) goods.
6. Ensuring a welcoming, safe, and compliant environment for our residents to dine in.
7. 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 organized 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.

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.