Kitchen Assistant

Richmond Villages; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and enhance residents' dining experiences. This role offers a salary of £12.60 per hour with a permanent contract of 33 hours per week. Benefits include free healthcare support, allowances for healthcare products, and discounts at various gyms across the UK.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

Healthcare support

Annual travel loan

Long-service rewards

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen is preferred.
• Commitment to delivering high standards for residents.
• Ability to follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with meal preparation and plating.
• Monitor stock rotation and maintain cleanliness.
• Help with catering for special events.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Hadley Lawns Care Home

Hadley Lawns Care Home, Kitts End Rd, Barnet EN5 4QE
CQC rating: Good

Job Overview

Salary: £12.60 per hour
Permanent contract – 33 hours per week (3 days per week)
Shift: 07:30–19:30 (1 hour unpaid break), alternating weekends

We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our Kitchen Team, to support our residents with an excellent dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
• Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys and maintaining clean and tidy preparation areas
• Monitor stock rotation, adhering to company policies and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines
• Assist with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Qualifications & Skills

A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high standards to help residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products (~£350)
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Supplementary sick pay scheme for frontline teams
• Long‑service rewards, including extra holidays and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans – details on career site
• Parental leave and menopause plan options – details on career site
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider that champions diversity, values people and promotes a flexible, family‑friendly work environment. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants in the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

Bupa is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.