Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Evesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Kitchen Assistant via Bank contract at Richmond Villages Wood Norton in Evesham. The role supports chefs, maintains hygiene, and contributes to safe catering operations in a care home setting.

You’ll work flexible part-time shifts, with paid breaks, in a village that emphasizes independence and quality of life for residents. Prior catering experience and a level 2 food hygiene certificate are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Up-to-date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and catering experience beneficial.
• Experience in care environment and stock management advantageous.
• Organized, adaptable and able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple meals and ancillary items under the Chef's direction.
• WASH dishes by hand or in the dishwasher and store clean items safely.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors to keep them grease-free.
• Clean work tables, walls and equipment per schedules.
• Operate kitchen equipment and move items between storage and work areas.
• Keep the kitchen tidy, secure, and properly stocked; dispose of rubbish.
• Follow Food Safety and Health and Safety policies and HACCP records.

Skills

Health & Safety

Stock management

Team player

Meal preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Richmond Villages Wood Norton, Evesham Road, Worcestershire, WR11 4TY* *SatNav WR11 4YB £12.90 - Paid Breaks Bank Contract - Flexible hours, only picking up shifts that suit your availability

We make health happen

At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most.

Richmond Villages Wood Norton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives.

We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.

As a Kitchen Assistant, your role is to assist our Chefs by maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all catering areas. The kitchen porter serves as the cornerstone of our village's culinary operations, ensuring the seamless functioning of the kitchen.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Preparing simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef
• Washing dishes by hand or loading the dishwasher, you’ll store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to ensure they’re free from grease or spillage at all times
• Washing work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules
• Operating kitchen equipment and transferring this safely between storage and work areas
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish is removed, and all supplies are put away in the correct place
• Adhering to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• You possess an understanding of Health and Safety, as well as knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
• Ideally possessing an up-to-date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and prior experience in a catering department or kitchen is beneficial.
• Ideally, you should have some experience working in a care environment and managing stock, coupled with the ability to prepare simple meals. Being organized and adaptable, you are capable of working effectively within a team and independently.

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. 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.

Benefits of Bank

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal (minimum 8 hour 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

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Wood Norton

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. If you’ve got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. 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.