Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Oak Lodge Care Home, 45 Freemantle Common Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7NG

Hours: Full time, 33 hours per week

Pay: £13.30 - £14.30 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs in plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining clean and tidy preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation, adhere to company policies and procedures, and follow all mandatory 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 experience working in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service at each meal and making residents feel at home.
• Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen and care home teams.

Benefits

• Free access to 24/7 medical support and advice.
• Annual allowance for health products (approx. £350).
• Wagestream early wage access up to 40%.
• 28 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory pay.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest free annual travel loan and public transport season tickets.
• Access to pension plans and parental leave scheme.
• Menopause Plan support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Equal Opportunities

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.