Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Kitchen Assistant
Location: Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TN (Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10)
Salary: £13.30 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Are you passionate about food, take pride in high standards, and want to play an essential role in delivering wonderful, home-cooked dining experiences that bring joy to others?
We are partnering with Allington Court (part of Bupa) to find a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for a permanent, part-time role. In this vital position, you will work closely with the chefs and kitchen team to ensure every meal is served to perfection, helping our residents feel truly at home.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as a key bridge between the main kitchen and our residents.
Assisting chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and ensuring all prep areas are kept immaculate, clean, and tidy.
Monitoring stock rotation and strictly complying with company policies alongside mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
Helping cater for special events and seasonal activities, such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
What We’re Looking For
A genuine passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen environment and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
A strong commitment to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.
Excellent communication skills, a friendly team-player attitude, and a warm, caring nature that cherishes the little moments with residents.
Exceptional Benefits & Support
Working with Bupa means you'll be backed by an organization that genuinely invests in your health, career, and wellbeing:
Health & Wellbeing: Free access to My Healthcare (24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support), a £350 annual healthcare product allowance, and a dedicated Menopause Plan.
Financial Flexibility: Wagestream, giving you early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
Daily Perks & Time Off: Free meals on every shift, 28 days holiday (pro-rata), a frontline sick pay scheme, and enhanced parental leave.
Extras: Long service recognition rewards, pension plans, annual interest-free travel loans, and retail/gym discounts.