Kitchen Assistant - Bank

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Health & wellbeing programme

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Private dental insurance

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Bupa Croft House Care Home in Great Dunmow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our bank staff. You will support the main kitchen, help plate meals, prepare food trolleys and keep prep areas clean while ensuring residents receive a high-quality dining experience.

You will work closely with chefs and care teams, monitor stock rotation, and assist with events and special occasions. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for food are essential to deliver our resident-focused dining

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous kitchen experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Commitment to delivering high standards at meals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Maintain clean and tidy preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and follow COSHH/HACCP guidelines.
• Help cater for events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Food service

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description:Kitchen Assistant - BankLocation: Croft House Care Home, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1HRContract: BankSalary: £12.75 - £13.75 per hour depending on experienceCQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10Croft House is an elegant and spacious home situated within a leafy suburb close to Stansted Airport. The home is set in stunning, well-maintained gardens and is also situated within walking distance of the main high street of Great Dunmow, which is ideal for residents to get out and about.At Croft House, staff take great care to focus on the person. It's important for residents to feel at home, so staff create a friendly environment with an individually appropriate balance of care and independence.Enjoying food is an important part of life. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients and they try to cater for all ethnicity groups. Soon after a resident arrives at Croft House, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them.There's a real sense of community at Croft House. The staff love to discover what residents enjoy doing and the social calendar is organised around those interests.We 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.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.**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:Full timeJob Area:Locations:Croft HouseEmployee mentoring programme, Discounted or free food, Referral programme, Paid volunteer time, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Free flu jabs, Additional leave, Financial planning services, Private dental insurance, Health & wellbeing programme, Gym membership