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Chelmsford, Essex
Bank Kitchen Assistant
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Bank Kitchen Assistant The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB 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 The Lawns care home in Chelmsford to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Working hours and salary 8.21 per hour Bank shifts 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 The Lawns is a welcoming place where choice and individuality are respected. There's an emphasis on finding the right balance for each person between activity, socialising and relaxation. Just a couple of miles from the centre of Chelmsford, The Lawns is in a peaceful area surrounded by pleasant homes and lots of green open spaces. 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.