Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Global; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain high standards in a care home environment. The role involves direct interaction with residents, ensuring they receive excellent service during meal times. Candidates should have previous kitchen experience and a passion for food. Bupa offers a range of benefits to promote health and wellbeing, including flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

My Healthcare: 24/7 support

Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products

Wagestream: Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Understanding of high standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs with plating meals and maintaining cleanliness.
• Monitoring stock rotation and adhering to company policies.

Skills

Passion for food

Effective communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Location

Dorset BH8 9DA

Working hours: 8:30am – 6:30pm or broken to half days at 2pm (possible weekend work)

We make health happen

At Bupa, we support individuals 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.

Your role will include:

1. Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents
2. Assisting chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining cleanliness in preparation areas
3. Monitoring stock rotation, adhering to company policies, and following mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines
4. Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Key Skills / Qualifications:

Passion for food, previous kitchen experience, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should aim to deliver excellent service at each meal, making residents feel at home. Understanding the importance of high standards and effective communication with the kitchen and care teams is essential.

Our benefits are designed to promote health and wellbeing. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, covers mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. We support flexible working and offer family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role includes the following benefits:

• My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment options
• Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products (~£350)
• Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards: ecards, extra holidays, and monetary bonuses
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why choose Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider without shareholders, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and to make a better world. We operate with bravery, care, and responsibility.

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

* Your starter bonus will be paid after four weeks of service, subject to tax and NI deductions.

** This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.