Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents
• Putting forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience, helping our residents to feel at home
• Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food
• 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)

About us

Abbotsleigh Mews is a purpose-built care home, welcoming those in need of nursing, residential and dementia care.Short stay, convalescence and palliative care also available.The home is arranged into different houses for different types of care and is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. Residents also have a choice of lounge and dining areas, a sensory room and activities rooms.Registered nurses and well-trained care assistants know that it's important to create a friendly atmosphere at the home, giving all residents as much independence as possible, while also making sure that they have all the care and help they require.Residents are served nutritious meals that are tailored to individual diet plans. Afternoon tea and fresh fruit platters are popular, as are homemade cakes.A versatile activities programme aims to help residents maintain their independence as long as possible. Residents can enjoy a wide range of hobbies, coffee mornings, outings, music and other games, arts and crafts as well as weekly visits from the neighbouring nursery and part of an ongoing initiative to help bring old and young people together.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.89 to £15.40 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L0029-R1197539

Job locations

Bupa

Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home

Old Farm Rd E

Sidcup

Kent

DA15 8AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assistant Chef

Location: Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, Old Farm Rd E, Sidcup DA15 8AY

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32 hours per week including every Saturday and Sunday

Salary: £13.89 - £15.40 per hour depending on experience

CQC rating: Good

Job description Job responsibilities Assistant ChefLocation: Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, Old Farm Rd E, Sidcup DA15 8AYContract: PermanentHours: 32 hours per week including every Saturday and SundaySalary: £13.89 - £15.40 per hour depending on experienceCQC rating: Good

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 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 you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them.

Desirable

• Experience of working in elderly care

Person Specification Experience Essential 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 you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. Desirable Experience of working in elderly care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bupa

Address

Bupa

Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home

Old Farm Rd E

Sidcup

Kent

DA15 8AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bupa

Address

Bupa

Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home

Old Farm Rd E

Sidcup

Kent

DA15 8AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)