Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Dining

Bupa; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa's Sidcup Care Home is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals for residents. You will help plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain clean, safe prep areas while supporting stock rotation and event catering.

The role offers a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to residents’ daily wellbeing. This permanent, part-time position (20 hours/week) includes weekend work, competitive hourly pay, and benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for food with previous kitchen experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to communicate with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Act as link between main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare trolleys.
• Keep preparation areas clean and tidy.
• Monitor stock rotation and follow COSHH/HACPP guidelines.
• Assist with events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Communication

Job description

Bupa's Sidcup Care Home is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals for residents. You will help plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain clean, safe prep areas while supporting stock rotation and event catering.

The role offers a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to residents’ daily wellbeing. This permanent, part-time position (20 hours/week) includes weekend work, competitive hourly pay, and benefits