Overview
Requisition Title: Kitchen Assistant at Green Gates Care Home, Oxford
Location: Green Gates Care Home, 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7PT
CQC rating: Good
Salary: £12.60 - £13.60 per hour / depending on experience
Shifts: 40 hours / days
Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support for adults with long term conditions. The home also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover for short stays too! The home retains many of its original features with rooms of varying sizes and aspects to suit an individual’s needs. All rooms are en-suite with bathroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and Smart TV included. Green Gates is located in a prime area of North Oxford, conveniently located between Oxford city centre and Oxford Ring Road and is within a short walk to Summertown shopping centre. There is a frequent bus service to Oxford city centre just 100 yards away.
Role: Kitchen Assistant
Responsibilities
* Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents
* Assist the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy
* Monitor stock rotation, comply with company policies and procedures, following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines
* Assist with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties
Qualifications
A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You should deliver an excellent service at each meal and make residents feel at home. You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, ensuring residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience. You should be comfortable communicating with others, and cherishing the little moments with residents.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues
* Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products
* Wagestream – Early access to earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money)
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport tickets
* Range of Bupa pension plans – see career site
* Parental leave schemes
* Menopause Plan
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and support applicants from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments as part of recruitment for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Note: 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.
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Job: Hospitality and Catering
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