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Bupa; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms across UK

Job summary

Bupa in Wilmslow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team and help deliver a warm, delicious dining experience for residents.

You will assist chefs with plating meals, prepare food trolleys, keep preparation areas clean, monitor stock rotation, and help catering for events, all while upholding high hygiene standards. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for food are required, with excellent communication with the wider kitchen and care home teams.

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Deliver excellent service at each meal and make residents feel at home.
• Maintain high standards in and around the home to ensure a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for food

Kitchen experience

Team communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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.

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 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.