Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Dean Row; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check provided

Job summary

Bupa Hazelmere House Care Home is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in Wilmslow. You will assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and keeping preparation areas clean and compliant with procedures.

The role involves helping with stock rotation and assisting with events, while delivering a warm dining experience for residents. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required, and flexible, part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver great meals for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Help monitor stock rotation and ensure kitchen areas are clean and tidy.
• Assist with catering for events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Team communication

Job description

Job Description:Kitchen Assistant - BankHazelmere House Care HomePinewood Road, Wilmslow SK9 2RSCQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.9Salary: £13.30 per hourBank - zero hour contractWe make health happenHere 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.You'll help us make health happen by:Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residentsAssisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidyMonitoring stock rotation, complying to company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACPP guidelinesAssisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas partiesKey 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.BenefitsJoining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:Flexible working patterns to fit around youComprehensive induction (fully paid)Free meal on every shiftDBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by BupaAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWhy 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.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.Time Type:Part timeJob Area:Locations:Hazelmere HouseFinancial planning services, Cycle to work scheme, Private dental insurance, Additional leave, Employee mentoring programme, Discounted or free food, Referral programme, Company pension, Health & wellbeing programme, Free flu jabs, Paid volunteer time, Gym membership