Overview
Requisition Title
Job Number: RID00DS
Location: Ridley Park, Northumberland NE24 3BG
Salary: £12.25 per hour
CQC rating: good
Contract: Permanent part time to assist in all kitchen duties and assist in serving meals in the dining rooms. Rota is over 7 days, so candidate would be required to work 2 weekends in 4.
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. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.
Responsibilities
* Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
* Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy
* Monitoring stock rotation, complying to company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines
* Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties
Key Skills / Qualifications
A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You want to deliver an excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, 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.
Benefits
* My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
* Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
* Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
* Menopause Plan to empower women to seek advice and take control of their health
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are 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 we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. 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 make sure 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.
Unposting Date
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Care Home Postcode NE24 3BG
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Hospitality and Catering
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