Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Bupa Global; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Global is hiring a kitchen assistant in Bristol to facilitate meal service and ensure high dining standards for residents. This role requires a passion for food and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, along with responsibilities that enhance residents' dining experiences. The position includes flexible working hours and a comprehensive induction process.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Deliver excellent service during meal times.
• Understanding of maintaining high dining standards.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs with meal plating and food preparation.
• Monitoring stock rotation and ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Passion for food

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Job Number:

DRU00F3

Bristol BS9 1DE

CQC rating: Good

Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour

Bank Contract

Rota Basis

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 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.

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

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• 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 RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.