At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist chefs in preparing meals and ensure a clean kitchen environment.
- Company: Join Bupa, a caring company dedicated to health and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and access to healthcare support.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives through delicious food and care.
- Qualifications: Passion for food and previous kitchen experience required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Northlands Care Home, 6 Westrow Road, Southampton, SO15 2LY
6 Hour Contract - £13.10 - £14.10
Overview
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 HACPP 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
- We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
- Long service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
- We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
- Parental leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents – find out more on our career site
- Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Important Information
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.
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 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 in Southampton 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.
