Cook / 2nd Chef

About Us

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.

Are you passionate about providing high quality, nutritious meals? Do you have a background in catering? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity?

If so, there has never been a better time to develop your career as a Cook/2nd Chef with Brunelcare. So apply today and be part of something more.

About the role

You'll work closely with the head chef in planning, organising and preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. Alongside this you'll also:

• Ensure all food is produced to our high standards and the correct quantities are delivered to relevant service points at the right time.
• Maintain high cleanliness throughout the kitchen and ensure all of Brunelcare’s Health and Safety procedures are implemented.
• If required, you may be asked to step in for the Head Chef if they are absent.

About you

• Previous experience in a catering environment and excellent catering skills are essential. 
• Available to work various hours between 6am - 6pm, some weekends but no evenings or split shifts.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development and attain relevant qualifications and specialised experience where required.

Job benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (excluding of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
• Buy & Sell Leave Scheme
• Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments
• Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts
• Colleague Voice Representatives, enabling you to have your say
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available
• £200 refer a friend bonus

Salary: £12.23 - £13.70 per hour (depending on experience) plus weekend and bank holiday enhancements

Hours: 40 hours per week