Kitchen Assistant

Bupa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of London is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant. This role involves assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high standards in food service. Candidates are expected to have experience in kitchen work and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The position offers a supportive environment with various benefits including free access to healthcare support, annual leave, and wellness programs. Join us to deliver excellent dining experiences for residents.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual allowance for health products

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free annual travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Understanding the importance of high standards in food preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen and care home teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with meal preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with health guidelines.
• Help with catering for special events.

Skills

Passion for food

Communication skills

Knowledge of hygiene standards

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for 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

Qualifications & Experience

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

• 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 – Receive approximately £350 redeemable against Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme – Additional support beyond statutory sick pay for longer absences
• Long service – Rewarded with e‑cards, extra holidays and money at each milestone
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan – Enable purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site
• Parental leave – Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents (find out more on our career site)
• Menopause plan – Empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

EEO & Diversity

We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an 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. Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

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.

Time Type: Full time