Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Resident Dining & Events

Bupa; Farnham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Health support access (My Healthcare)

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa in Farnham is hiring a Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis to support friendly dining experiences for residents at Waverley Grange Care Home. You will help chefs plate meals, manage trolleys, and maintain clean prep areas, ensuring high hygiene standards.

Role requires kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate; you will work with the wider kitchen and care home teams to deliver consistent, home-like meals and exceptional resident care.

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Deliver excellent service at each meal and help residents feel at home.
• Maintain high standards around the home to ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Work with the kitchen and care home teams; communicate effectively with residents.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and keep prep areas clean.
• Monitor stock rotation and follow COSHH/HACCP guidelines.
• Cater for events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bupa in Farnham is hiring a Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis to support friendly dining experiences for residents at Waverley Grange Care Home. You will help chefs plate meals, manage trolleys, and maintain clean prep areas, ensuring high hygiene standards.

Role requires kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate; you will work with the wider kitchen and care home teams to deliver consistent, home-like meals and exceptional resident care.