Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms and fitness clubs

Job summary

Bupa’s Ardenlea Court Care Home in Solihull is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our residents by helping chefs with meals, maintaining clean cooking areas and assisting with catering for events. The role is bank/zero hours with hourly pay between £12.75 and £13.75, reflecting experience and duties in a residential care setting.

Applicants should have kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys; keep preparation areas clean.
• Monitor stock rotation; follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant Bank Ardenlea Court Care Home, Solihull B91 2AF Salary £12.75 - 13.75 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. Hill House provides care and rehabilitation for the young and old. Hill House is a spacious, elegant eighteenth-century building converted to provide residential and nursing care, for long and short term needs. As well as supporting elderly residents, staff welcome those who are 18 and over and living with a physical disability or neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis, in need of residential care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Note

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.

Important Information

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Ardenlea Court

Other Information

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.