Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,200 - 14,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Free meals on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Allington Court Care Home in St Albans. This full-time role involves acting as a key link between the kitchen and residents, assisting in meal preparation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Candidates should have previous kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Benefits include flexible working patterns, a comprehensive induction, and free meals during shifts. Join us in making health happen daily.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards around food preparation.
• A commitment to delivering excellent service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs in plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
• Ensure all preparation areas are clean and tidy.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food

Previous kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Communication skills

Job description

* Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.* For Australia or New Zealand candidates - Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.Kitchen Assistant - Bank page is loaded## Kitchen Assistant - Banklocations: St Albanstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1199609Job Description:**Kitchen Assistant - Bank**Allington Court Care HomeLye Lane St Albans AL2 3TNCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10Salary: £13.30 per hourBank - Zero hour contract**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.**Benefits**Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:* 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 UKWe’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 timeJob Area:Locations:Allington Court