Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

Flexible working

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a Bank contract at Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL. The role offers a shift pattern within a dementia care setting, with salary between £13.30 and £14.30 per hour depending on experience.

Thatcham Court provides nursing, residential, Parkinson's, and short-stay care with a focus on person-centred dining and menus crafted from fresh ingredients. The post emphasizes teamwork with care-home staff to support residents during meals.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and previous kitchen experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Ability to deliver excellent service at each meal and make residents feel at home.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys and maintaining cleanliness of preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies, COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
• Help with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Location: Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL

Contract: Bank

Salary: £13.30 - £14.30 per hour depending on experience

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10

Thatcham Court is a purpose‑built dementia care home dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to complex end‑of‑life needs. The home offers nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short‑stay care, with assessments within 48 hours and, in some cases, same‑day admission. Residents receive well‑crafted menus made with fresh ingredients and individual diet plans are incorporated into each meal. Activities such as reminiscence, exercise and music classes keep residents physically and mentally stimulated, and the community atmosphere ensures everyone feels at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys and maintaining cleanliness of preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies, COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
• Help with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed for This Role

A passion for food, previous kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ability to deliver excellent service at each meal and make residents feel at home. Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with kitchen and care‑home teams.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people, including our global wellbeing programme Viva, flexible working and family‑friendly benefits. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants who need them.

Equal Opportunities

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and commits to offering interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.