Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Global; Fleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa Global seeks a Kitchen Assistant at their care home in Fleet. In this role, you will support food preparation and maintain high dining standards for residents. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and experience in kitchen environments, along with a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Wagestream access for early wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service recognition rewards

Free meal on each shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Parental leave schemes

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Ability to maintain high standards for resident dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a link between kitchen and residents.
• Assist with food preparation and clean areas.
• Monitor stock and comply with health guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent service delivery

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Job Number:

FRE00N0

Freelands Croft

Redfields Lane Fleet

Hampshire GU52 0RB

Salary Amount £12.60 per hour

Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 0RB

£12.60 per hour plus excellent Bupa Benefits

11 hours per week

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.

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 with company policies and procedures, and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP 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 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 and cherishing the little moments with our residents.

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 reassurance and financial support during longer absences
• Long service recognition with rewards such as ecards, extra holidays, and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans - more details on our career site
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parents - see our career site for details
• Menopause Plan - empowering women to seek advice and take control of their health
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focusing solely on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage everyone to “Be you at Bupa,” champion diversity, and value the representation of communities and customers we serve. We especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, meaning we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process.

** 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.