Kitchen Assistant

Job Details

Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Pebble Mill Care Home, Birmingham B5 7EG
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible, early and late shifts with alternate weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys and maintaining clean preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies, COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
• Help cater for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for food with prior kitchen experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents.
• Effective communication and teamwork with kitchen and care home staff.

Benefits

• My Healthcare - free 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance for healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Wagestream - early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme above statutory pay.
• Long service rewards with ecards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal each shift.
• Interest free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave - adoption, birth, co parent support.
• Menopause plan - advice and treatment support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities.

Employment Details

Full time, Care Home - Facilities & Home Support. No immigration sponsorship or RQF Level 3 required. Role is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Equal Opportunities

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and a fair interview/assessment process for disabled applicants. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.