Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,322 - 19,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and uniform provided

Access to gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Knights Grove Care Home in Southampton. This full-time role involves assisting chefs, monitoring stock, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. A passion for food and previous kitchen experience are essential.

The position offers flexible working patterns, comprehensive paid induction, and perks such as free meals on shift and discounts at gyms across the UK.

Qualifications

• A passion for food and previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent service to residents.
• Ability to maintain high standards and work effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food

Experience working in a kitchen

Excellent service delivery

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Knights Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW

£13.30 – £14.30

Full time

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and keep preparation areas clean and tidy.
• Monitor stock rotation, comply with company policies, procedures and mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
• Assist with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Qualifications

A passion for food, previous experience working in a kitchen, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent service to residents, maintaining high standards, and working effectively with the wider kitchen and care home teams.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process to those who need them.

Locations: Knights Grove