Requisition Title
Job Number:
ERS00I4
Erskine Hall
Watford Road, Northwood
Middlesex HA6 3PA
CQC rating: Good
Salary: £11.80 - £12.80 per hour depending on experience
Bank Zero hours
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.
Based in a quiet suburb of Northwood, on the outskirts of Watford, there are plenty of peaceful spots and social spaces for residents. They have a choice of five lounges to enjoy, an inviting terrace, a large patio area, and garden space to explore. The home also benefits from a cinema room and a hairdressing room with a nail bar.
There's a great atmosphere, and the staff encourage residents to get involved. They take the time to know the residents, tailoring activities to their interests and hobbies, such as community quizzes, crafts, flower arranging, tea dances, and fetes.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
1. Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents.
2. Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
3. Monitoring stock rotation, complying with company policies and procedures, and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
4. Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You want to deliver excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards, 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.
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people:
* Flexible working patterns to fit around you.
* Comprehensive induction (fully paid).
* Free meal on every shift.
* DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa.
* Access to 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 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.
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 ensure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
** Please 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.
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