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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant

Salary

£13.30 - £14.30 Per Hour

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Description

We are seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Maypole Care Home in Southampton. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Act as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
  • Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining clean and tidy preparation areas
  • Monitor stock rotation, comply with company policies and procedures, and follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines
  • Assist 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 others

Benefits:

  • My Healthcare - free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment
  • Annual allowance of approximately £350 for 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
  • 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

About Bupa: We're a health insurer and provider driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Required

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • food preparation
  • stock rotation
  • COSHH
  • HACCP

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://bupa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXT_CAREER/job/Southampton/Kitchen-Assistant_R1198408

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