Kitchen Assistant

Bupa; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be the vital link between the kitchen and residents, assisting in meal preparation and ensuring a clean and inviting dining experience. With a focus on person-centered care, you will help create a warm environment where residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals tailored to their preferences. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Annual healthcare allowance

Flexible working options

Interest-free travel loan

Access to mental health support

Discounts at gyms

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for food and previous kitchen experience.
• Ability to maintain high standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with meal preparation and plating.
• Ensure cleanliness in all preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Kitchen Experience

Customer Service

Job description

Bupa Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom

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Ashby Court Care Home, Tamworth Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Le65 2PX

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10

Salary : £12.25 -£13.25 per hour / depending on experience

Perm contract

30 hours Days per week (30 mins unpaid break)

Welcome bonus*

Ashby Court offers a wide range of care, including residential, nursing, dementia, convalescence and day care. The home also offers care to those living with Parkinson’s.

This purpose-built property has been designed with spacious lounge and dining areas, and residents are able to relax and unwind in scenic gardens that include tranquil water features, fruit trees and raised flower beds.

Bedrooms have en-suite facilities and have benefitted from refurbishment, with 24-hour call systems throughout.

Freshly prepared meals are tailored to individual diet and preference, with some ingredients coming from the home’s own vegetable patch and herb garden. Residents can choose to take meals in the privacy of their own rooms or in the dining room.

The activity programme aims to keep residents active and includes carpet bowls, bingo, arts and crafts and films. Local entertainers visit often and day trips are arranged to local sights.

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

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You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By

• 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
  
  

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role

A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You want to deliver an excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. 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.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
  
  

Why Bupa?

We ’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa ” , we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve . That’s why w e especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer a n interview /assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

• Your starter bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks’ service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI.
• Please note, this role is not at or above RQ F Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.
  
  

Ashby Court

Location Status

On site

Salary Amount

£12.25 - £13.25

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Care Home Postcode

LE65 2PX

Job

Hospitality and Catering

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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