Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Elevate Resident Dining

Bupa; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Parental leave

Wellbeing programme

Discounts on gym memberships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bupa in Hutton Village Care Home, Brentwood, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in delivering delicious meals for residents. You will work closely with chefs to plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain clean and tidy preparation areas, while following COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

We offer a bank contract with hourly pay £13.10–£14.10 depending on experience, plus benefits designed to support health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen and a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Deliver high-quality meals and help residents feel at home.
• Strong teamwork and ability to follow policies in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Maintain clean and tidy preparation areas.
• Support catering for events and special occasions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Communication skills

Job description

Bupa in Hutton Village Care Home, Brentwood, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in delivering delicious meals for residents. You will work closely with chefs to plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain clean and tidy preparation areas, while following COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

We offer a bank contract with hourly pay £13.10–£14.10 depending on experience, plus benefits designed to support health and wellbeing.