Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and Uniform provided andpaid

Access to discounts at gyms andfitness

Job summary

Bupa's Berkeley House Care Home in Hull is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant (Bank) to support the kitchen team and help deliver delicious meals for residents.

You will assist chefs, plate meals, prepare trolleys, keep prep areas clean, and help with stock rotation and events. This bank role offers flexible shifts and comprehensive induction, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.75–£13.75 depending on experience. DBS check and uniform provided by Bupa.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Deliver excellent service at meals and maintain high standards in the home

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between main kitchen and residents
• Assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and keep prep areas clean
• Monitor stock rotation and follow COSHH/HACCP guidelines
• Assist with catering for events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Customer service mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Berkeley House Care Home, 2 Berkeley Court, Greenwich Avenue, Bilton Grange, Hull HU9 4UW

£12.75 - £13.75ph dependent on experience and qualifications

Bank contract

We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centered 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 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 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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Berkeley House

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.

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.