Description Kitchen AssistantBayford House Care Home, Rookwood, Stockcross, Newbury, RG20 8LB CQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.1 / 10 £12 per hour 30 hours per week working 8am - 7pm x 3 days a week, including alternate weekendsFixed term contract until February 2026 We make health happenHere at Bupa we support those when they need it the most.
Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives,Outside of Newbury, Bayford House is accessible from Newbury station and is a 7 minute walk from the bus stop.
The home provides care to anyone in need of long or short term residential and nursing care.
With a real family feel, the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence - organising a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here.
As part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress.
You'll help us make health happen by: Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residentsAssisting 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 guidelinesAssisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: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.
BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.
Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health supportAnnual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes28 days holidayWe offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!Free meal on every shiftInterest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK