Kitchen Assistant - Bank
About this role
Kitchen Assistant - Bank
Location: Erskine Hall Care Home, Watford Road, Northwood, HA6 3PA (CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.8/10)
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Contract Type: Bank / Zero-Hour Contract (Flexible working patterns to fit around your lifestyle)
Are you passionate about food, take pride in keeping workspaces immaculate, and want a flexible role where you can help create wonderful dining experiences for older adults?
We are partnering with Erskine Hall (part of Bupa)—a highly rated care home providing exceptional, person-centred care—to find a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for a flexible bank role. In this vital position, you will act as the essential bridge between the main kitchen and our residents, helping to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and support our talented catering team during everyday dining and special events.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as the crucial link between the main kitchen and our residents to ensure a smooth, enjoyable meal service.
Assisting chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and ensuring all food preparation areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy.
Monitoring stock rotation and strictly complying with company policies, COSHH, and HACCP guidelines.
Helping to cater for special events and community celebrations, including summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
What We’re Looking For
A passion for food and a genuine desire to make our residents feel at home through a delightful dining experience.
Previous experience working in a kitchen environment alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
A friendly, communicative nature and an understanding of the importance of maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.
Exceptional Benefits & Flexibility
Working with Bupa means you'll be backed by an organization that genuinely invests in your health, career, and wellbeing:
Total Flexibility: Bank and zero-hour working patterns designed to fit seamlessly around your schedule.
Smooth Onboarding: A fully paid comprehensive induction, with your uniform and DBS check entirely provided and paid for by Bupa.
Daily Perks: Enjoy a free, delicious meal on every shift.
Extras: Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.