Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis at Trowbridge Oaks Care Home. You will support the kitchen team by helping plate meals, prepare trolleys and maintain clean preparation areas to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents.

With a background in kitchen work and a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, you will thrive in a caring environment, collaborate with care home staff, and help deliver high standards during every meal service.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate held.
• Strong service mindset to deliver meals to residents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Location: Trowbridge Oaks Care Home, West Ashton Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6DW

Contract: Bank

Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience

Carehome rating: 9.6/10

CQC rating: Good

Trowbridge Oaks is a homely care home offering nursing, residential, palliative and respite care.

The landscaped gardens at this well-equipped modern home are fully wheelchair accessible and can be enjoyed by all residents on sunny days.

A bright conservatory can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Many of the well-furnished bedrooms have garden views, and all have been furnished and decorated to create a homely feel.

A varied seasonal menu is prepared using fresh produce and there are always hot and cold options. The chef also caters for individual tastes and special needs.

Residents are encouraged to get involved with home life, whether helping with light gardening or spending time socialising at mealtimes.

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. 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.

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.

• 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.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Locations:

Trowbridge Oaks