Description
We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Wingham Court Care Home, part of Bupa. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the chefs and ensuring our residents receive excellent care and service.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
- Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining cleanliness in preparation areas
- Monitor stock rotation and adhere to company policies and procedures, including COSHH and HACCP guidelines
- Help with catering for special events, such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a kitchen
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Passion for food and delivering excellent service
- Ability to communicate effectively with the wider kitchen and care home teams
Benefits:
- My Healthcare: free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues
- Annual allowance of approximately £350 towards Bupa healthcare products
- Wagestream: early access to up to 40% of earned wages
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
- Long service rewards, including ecards, extra holidays, and money
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest-free annual travel loan
- Range of Bupa pension plans
- Parental leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
What We Offer: At Bupa, we encourage diversity and champion individuals being themselves. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.