Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Elevating Resident Dining

Bupa; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa's Croft House Care Home in Great Dunmow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team. You will support the chefs with food preparation, plate meals, and keep preparation areas clean and tidy, ensuring residents receive tasty, well-presented meals throughout the day.

The role focuses on delivering person-centred dining experiences and maintaining high hygiene standards, with training on COSHH and HACCP. This bank position offers varied shifts to cover busy periods.

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, ensuring our residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience.
• Working with the wider kitchen and care home teams - you’re comfortable communicating with others, cherishing the little moments with our residents.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
• Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy
• Monitoring stock rotation, complying to company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACPP guidelines
• Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Bupa's Croft House Care Home in Great Dunmow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team. You will support the chefs with food preparation, plate meals, and keep preparation areas clean and tidy, ensuring residents receive tasty, well-presented meals throughout the day.

The role focuses on delivering person-centred dining experiences and maintaining high hygiene standards, with training on COSHH and HACCP. This bank position offers varied shifts to cover busy periods.