Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bridgehouseabingdon; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£13/hour

Bank shifts (zero-hours)

Weekday/weekend shifts

Holiday pay

28 days leave incl BH

Pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Gift card

EAP

Cycle to work

Training & development

Supportive environment

Mental health champions

Job summary

Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals for residents.

You will keep the kitchen clean and safe, assist the chef, serve meals, and engage with residents in a friendly, respectful manner while complying with HACCP and Health & Safety rules.

This bank role offers flexible shifts, training, and a supportive environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates caring and compassionate attitude toward residents.
• Works well in a team and supports colleagues.
• Provides friendly, respectful interaction with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in preparing nutritious meals for residents.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and tidy during shifts.
• Serve meals and interact with residents in a friendly, caring way.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.

Skills

Caring nature

Team player

Friendly demeanor

Job description

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Bank shifts, Zero hour contract, Various shift patterns

Location:

Thames View

Closing Date:

30/08/2026

Home:

Bridge House

Benefits of joining our team

• £13.00 per hour
• Bank shifts - Zero hours contract
• Weekday or weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

Becoming a Superhero

We're proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

About the role

Your role

As our Kitchen Assistant (Bank) you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. An important part of your role will be keeping the kitchen clean, safe and tidy at all times whilst on shift. You will also help with serving meals and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you'll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents' dignity at all times.

Here's some other important things you need to know:

• You'll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• You'll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home andfull training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people's comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health - Together

At Bridge House Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That's why we've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment - developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need - because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better