Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Job Title:
Kitchen Assistant

Locations: Richmond Village Aston, Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72

Positions: 2EA

Salary range: £12.40 per hour & Excellent Benefits

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Various Hrs between 8-8pm

We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

• Prepare simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef.
• Wash dishes by hand or load the dishwasher, store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors to ensure they’re free from grease or spillage at all times.
• Wash work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules.
• Operate kitchen equipment and transfer this safely between storage and work areas.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish removed, and all supplies put away in the correct place.
• Adhere to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy.

You have an understanding of Health and Safety and knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe and hygiene environment. An up to date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and previous experience of working in a catering department or kitchen would be advantageous. Ideally you have some knowledge of working in a care environment and stock control along with an ability to prepare simple meals.

Organised and adaptable, you have the ability to work well within a team and under your own initiative.

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you.
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid).
• Free meal (minimum 8‑hour shift).
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Richmond Aston Village