Kitchen Assistant (Weekends)

Bupa Global; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care seeks a dedicated kitchen assistant to enhance the dining experience for residents. This role involves supporting the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, and delivering excellent service during meal times. You will play a crucial part in creating a warm and welcoming environment, cherishing the little moments with residents. If you have a passion for food and a desire to make a difference in people's lives, this is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and supportive team focused on health and well-being.

Benefits

Free Healthcare Access

Annual Healthcare Allowance

Early Wage Access

28 Days Holiday

Sick Pay Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Free Meal on Shift

Interest-Free Travel Loan

Pension Plans

Discounts at Gyms

Qualifications

• Passion for food and previous kitchen experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs with meal preparation and cleanliness.
• Monitoring stock rotation and complying with health guidelines.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Kitchen Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Job Number: THE067T

The Springs Care Home

Spring Lane, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AL

Contract: Permanent, 12 hours per week, 12.30 to 18.30 Saturday & Sunday.

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.

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 with company policies and procedures, and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP 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.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately valued at £350
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and monetary rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents
• Menopause Plan to empower women regarding their health
• Access to discounts at various 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 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”, championing diversity and understanding the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, aiming to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

* Your starter bonus will be paid in the next available pay run after completing four weeks’ service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI.

** 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.