Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 24,184 - 26,030; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to healthcare support

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Hutton Village Care Home. Responsibilities include assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting special events like summer BBQs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen environment, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, and a strong commitment to delivering excellent service. We offer a range of benefits, including free meal each shift, healthcare access, and 28 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen is essential.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs to plate meals and ensure cleanliness in preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies.
• Help with catering for special events like BBQs and Christmas parties.

Skills

Passion for food

Experience working in a kitchen

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Hutton Village Care Home, Hutton Village, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1RX

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8

Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience

Contract: Bank Contract

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme as an addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards: ecards, extra holidays and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
• 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.

EEO Statement

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 that 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

Location: Hutton Village