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Salary: From £12.60ph plus £1,000 welcome bonus

Contract: Full Time

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

Shifts: Predominantly 9‑5pm with occasional late night events & alternate weekends

• Starter Bonus: One‑off £1,000 paid on the next available pay run after completion of four weeks’ service, subject to tax and NI deductions. Ts&Cs apply.

Richmond Village in Aston on Trent is looking to appoint a new Commis Chef to join our team. This role blends culinary skill with a balanced lifestyle, offering a harmonious work‑life rhythm and the chance to impact residents’ lives through high‑quality food across a variety of dining settings, including an 80‑cover restaurant, a 40‑cover bistro/café bar, a 40‑cover clubhouse café and three care‑home dining rooms.

• Cater to residents, visitors and the public across the village.
• 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.

• Experience working in high‑volume, multi‑service, quality kitchens across diverse cuisines and techniques.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally supported by an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent City & G & Guilds and CIEH certification and demonstrable cooking skills.
• Innovative yet organized approach to cooking, maintaining high standards and remaining calm during a busy service.
• Adaper to working with others and collaborating to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Completion of a DBS check (cost £40 covered by Bupa).

• My Healthcare: 24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance of approx. £350 for Bupa healthcare products.
• Paid breaks and a free meal on shift.
• Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays.
• Wagestream: Early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth and co‑parents.
• Menopause plan for women’s health empowerment.
• Discounts at gyms, fitness facilities and major retailers.
• Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay for longer absences.
• Regular staff social engagement events.
• Uniform laundry service.

We encourage all people to "Be you at Bupa" and champion diversity. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews/assessments, fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. Bupa supports flexible working and a family‑friendly work environment.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Aston Village