Kitchen Assistant

Posted 3 hours ago by Bupa

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Hertfordshire, St. Albans, United Kingdom, AL1 1
Job Description
Job Description

Kitchen Assistant at Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN.

Location: Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN.

Pay: £13.30 per hour, Permanent part-time contract.

Responsibilities
  • Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
  • Assist chefs in plating meals, preparing food trolleys and ensuring all preparation areas remain clean and tidy.
  • Monitor stock rotation, comply with company policies and procedures, and follow mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
  • Assist 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.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Deliver an excellent service at each meal and make residents feel at home.
  • Maintain high standards in and around the home.
  • Communicate comfortably with the wider kitchen and care home teams.
Benefits
  • My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, treatment, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
  • Annual allowance approx. £350 redeemable against a range of Bupa health-related products.
  • Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
  • 28 days holiday.
  • Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.
  • Long service rewards - ecards, extra holidays and money at milestones.
  • Free meal on every shift.
  • Interest free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
  • Range of Bupa pension plans.
  • Parental leave - schemes for adoption, birth parents, co parents.
  • Menopause plan - support for women.
  • Gym and fitness facility discounts across the UK.
EEO Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments.

Immigration

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.