Kitchen Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

Bupa seeks a Kitchen Assistant on a Bank contract at Trowbridge Oaks Care Home, West Ashton Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. You will help the kitchen team plate meals, prepare trolleys and keep preparation areas tidy, delivering a high-quality dining experience for residents.

The role requires a genuine passion for food, kitchen experience, and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You will work with care home teams to ensure residents enjoy meals and participate in events while following hygiene

Qualifications

• A passion for food with kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong communication with residents and teams.
• Commitment to high standards in dining areas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Passion for food

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

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?

Bupa is 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

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.

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.

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