At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support the Chef in a vibrant care home.
- Company: Bupa, a leading health insurer focused on making health happen.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and paid breaks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and make a difference in residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Understanding of health and safety, ideally with food hygiene certification.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 13 £ per hour.
Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef.
- Washing dishes by hand or loading the dishwasher, storing clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages.
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to ensure they are free from grease or spillage at all times.
- Washing work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules.
- Operating kitchen equipment and transferring this safely between storage and work areas.
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish is removed, and all supplies are put away in the correct place.
- Adhering to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy.
Key Skills / Qualifications:
- You possess an understanding of Health and Safety, as well as knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
- Ideally possessing an up-to-date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and prior experience in a catering department or kitchen is beneficial.
- Some experience working in a care environment and managing stock, coupled with the ability to prepare simple meals.
- Being organized and adaptable, capable of working effectively within a team and independently.
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. 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 make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Kitchen Assistant - Bank in Oxford employer: Bupa Insurance Limited
Bupa Health Centre in East London is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for General Practitioners. With a focus on employee wellbeing, you will benefit from a strong network of colleagues, ample opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity and collaboration.
