Warm-Hearted Kitchen Assistant - Part Time, Care Home

Bupa UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Job summary

Bournemouth-based care home role with Bupa UK seeks a Part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team and residents. 20 hours per week, with a salary of £13.10–£14.10 per hour, and a positive, resident-focused environment.

You will bridge kitchen operations with residents, help plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain cleanliness while ensuring stock rotation and compliance with policies. Benefits include meal on shift and more.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a care home or similar setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Strong communication with residents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist the chefs with plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
• Keep preparation areas clean and tidy and monitor stock rotation.
• Support catering for events and special occasions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Communication

Job description

Bournemouth-based care home role with Bupa UK seeks a Part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team and residents. 20 hours per week, with a salary of £13.10–£14.10 per hour, and a positive, resident-focused environment.

You will bridge kitchen operations with residents, help plate meals, prepare trolleys, and maintain cleanliness while ensuring stock rotation and compliance with policies. Benefits include meal on shift and more.