Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Bupa Care Homes ,
New Milton, Hampshire

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Kitchen Assistant - Bank Ashley Lodge Care Home, Golden Hill, Ashley Lane, New Milton, BH25 5AH It's the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Bupa Care Homes, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. Right now, we're looking for a caring and organised individual to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at Ashley Lodge care home in New Milton to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Working hours and salary 8.72 per hour This is a 0 hour bank contract to cover sickness and holidays in the home What your typical day involves * 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 * Assist with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties Who we're looking for 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. What's in it for you? * Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes * Your DBS Check (44) paid for * Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings* * NEST work place pension and Life assurance * 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) * Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift * Refer a friend bonus scheme * Uniform provided * Smile Everyday - a health and well-being package giving access to 24/7 health lines along with access to a Physiotherapist for muscle, joint and bone support * Retailer discounts, including interest free travel ticket loans, discounted gym membership and discounts on Bupa dental care * Free flu vaccine *Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used. About our home Just one mile outside New Milton, Ashley Lodge provides nursing, dementia and specialist care for permanent and short term stays. The home has a real family feel, where the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence. Organising a wide variety of activities that staff can get involved in such as external entertainment and day trips means there's no typical day here. As part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. Temporary accommodation can be provided for nursing and care staff dependent on circumstances. Who we are As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world. As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people. We're a big company but no matter what business area you're in, our purpose is simple - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. And we have belief in you to help us achieve it. Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.