Job Description:

Cook

Richmond Village, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA

Richmond Village in Aston on Trent is looking to appoint a Cook.  Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offers an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first-class accommodation requires a first-class service. As a Cook at Richmond Aston, you'll assist our Chefs in all aspects of food preparation and ensuring all catering areas are cleaned, maintained and safe.

Are you considering applying for this position, or do you know someone who might be interested?

Salary: £12.60ph & Excellent Benefits!

Shift: Part time - Weekends

What your typical day involves

• Catering to residents, visitors and the public across the village which includes an 80-cover table d'hôtel Restaurant, 40 cover Bistro/Café bar, 40 cover Club House Café and 3 Care Home dining rooms.

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations against a set menu to a consistent and high-quality standard.

• Deliver front of house services to customers ensuring consistent standards.

• Work within the extensive HACCP framework tailored to a Health Care Environment.

• Maintain a clean and hygienic working area.

• Respond to residents and customers dietary needs and personal preferences.

•      Any other reasonable duties required by the Head Chef
•      Self-motivated and proactive
•      Great communication skills
•      Willingness to follow instruction
•      Relevant training and culinary qualifications
 

Who we're looking for

You understand Health and Safety and knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe and hygiene environment. An up-to-date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and previous experience of working in a catering department or kitchen would be advantageous. Ideally you have some knowledge of working in a care environment and stock control along with an ability to prepare simple meals. Organised and adaptable, you can work well within a team and under your own initiative.

What we'll offer you in return

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.

• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.

• Paid breaks and free meal on shift

• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays

• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes. 

• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site.

• Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site.

• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.

• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities and major retailers 

• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences. 

• Regular Staff social engagement events

• Uniform laundry service - never wash your uniform again!

Why Bupa?

We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.  That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

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 make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. 

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