Job Information
Job Number: PAR00K8
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Permanent contract – 30 hours per week
CQC rating: Good
Hospitality and Catering – Care Home Postcode RG30 2DP
About the role
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. We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.
Responsibilities
* Act as the link between the main kitchen and our residents.
* Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys and keeping preparation areas clean and tidy.
* 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.
Key Skills & Qualifications
* Passion for food with previous kitchen experience and a 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 wider kitchen and care team.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – 24/7 support, GP appointments, mental health support.
* Annual allowance (≈£350) for Bupa products.
* Wagestream – up to 40% early wage access.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme beyond statutory.
* Long service rewards.
* Free meal every shift.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan.
* Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave.
* Menopause Plan.
* Discounts at gyms across the UK.
Why Bupa?
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and we champion diversity and inclusion. We aim to treat everyone fairly and offer reasonable adjustments to applicants who need them.
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.
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
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