Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Elm Grove Care Home in Cirencester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the bank team. You will support chefs by plating meals, prepare food trolleys, and help keep preparation areas clean and tidy.

The role offers a flexible, zero-hours bank contract with hourly pay in line with experience (£13.10–£14.10 per hour). A Basic Food Hygiene certificate and a passion for delivering home‑style, nutritious meals are essential, with residents at the heart of daily dining.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Ability to communicate with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Keep preparation areas clean and ensure compliance with COSHH/HACCP.
• Support catering for events and special occasions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant - Bank Location: Elm Grove Care Home Somerford Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1TX Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience Contract: Bank - zero hours contract Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

About Elm Grove Care Home

Situated on the outskirts of Cirencester, this former private house has undergone an extensive refurbishment in order to make the most of its homely qualities. The home is split into two areas, one for dementia nursing and one for dementia residential. That could be for day care, a couple of weeks of respite or a more long-term move. Residents receive warm, personalised attention from a team that focus on the person first and their condition second. A nutritious food menu is tailored to personal diets, with light snacks and drinks available throughout the day and night. A wide range of activities and entertainment are included in the home’s calendar to keep residents active and stimulated such as crafts, cooking, keep fit and live music.

Our Kitchen Team

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. 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.

Key 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

Key Skills / Qualifications

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.

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 we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Diversity, Disability and Inclusion

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.

Employment Details

Time Type: Part time Job Area: Locations: Elm Grove

Company Culture

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.