Overview
Kitchen Assistant (Part Time) role at Bupa – Queensmount Care Home, Bournemouth.
Salary: £12.60 per hour. Includes some weekends. 16 Hour Contract.
Location: Queensmount Care Home, 18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA.
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We make health happen. 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.
Responsibilities
* Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
* Assist the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and keep preparation areas clean and tidy.
* Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies and procedures, following COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
* Assist with catering for special events (e.g., summer BBQs, Christmas parties).
Qualifications & Skills
* A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Commitment to delivering excellent service and making residents feel at home.
* Ability to maintain high standards in and around the home and communicate effectively with the team and residents.
Benefits
* My Healthcare — 24/7 support, advice, and treatment including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Annual allowance towards Bupa healthcare products (value ~£350).
* Wagestream — early access to earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
* Long service recognition (ecards, extra holidays, and money).
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport.
* Pension plans — details on our career site.
* Parental leave schemes (adoption, birth, and co-parents).
* Menopause Plan — health guidance and support.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering fair recruitment and reasonable adjustments where needed.
Job Details
* Location status: On site
* Salary range: £12.60 – £13.60
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Hospitality and Catering / Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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