Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Watford; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid induction

Free meals on shift

DBS check provided

Uniform provided and paid for

Gym discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Court Care Home, part of the Bupa group, seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the kitchen team at 62 Stratford Road, Watford. You will help the chefs plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and ensure kitchen areas stay clean and compliant with COSHH and HACCP policies.

Applicants should have a passion for food, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and strong teamwork skills to deliver a high-quality dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good communication with residents and colleagues
• Ability to maintain high standards in care-home dining

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with plating meals and preparing food trolleys
• Help keep preparation areas clean and tidy
• Monitor stock rotation and follow COSHH and HACCP policies
• Support catering for events like summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant Brunswick Court Care Home 62 Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4JB Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10 Bank - 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

• 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 UK

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: Brunswick Court

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