Kitchen Assistant Bank

Bupa Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to help create a warm dining experience for residents. This role involves assisting chefs, maintaining high standards of food hygiene, and ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment. You will play a crucial role in delivering excellent service, making each meal enjoyable for residents. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages personal growth while making a positive impact on the lives of others. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience and passion for food are essential.
• Must have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with meal preparation and plating.
• Maintain cleanliness in preparation areas and monitor stock rotation.
• Cater for special events like BBQs and parties.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

ERS00I4

Erskine Hall

Watford Road, Northwood

Middlesex HA6 3PA

CQC rating: Good

Salary: £11.80 - £12.80 per hour depending on experience

Bank Zero hours

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.

Based in a quiet suburb of Northwood, on the outskirts of Watford, there are plenty of peaceful spots and social spaces for residents. They have a choice of five lounges to enjoy, an inviting terrace, a large patio area, and garden space to explore. The home also benefits from a cinema room and a hairdressing room with a nail bar.

There's a great atmosphere, and the staff encourage residents to get involved. They take the time to know the residents, tailoring activities to their interests and hobbies, such as community quizzes, crafts, flower arranging, tea dances, and fetes.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

1. Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents.
2. Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
3. Monitoring stock rotation, complying with company policies and procedures, and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
4. 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 excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards, 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.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people:

• 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 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 ensure 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.