Kitchen Assistant; Maternity Leave

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant at Pendean Care Home, Off Oaklands Lane, West Lavington, Midhurst GU29 0ES
. Covering maternity leave. Start date April 25, 2026. Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour, depending on experience.

Hours:

from 8:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 19:30.

Contract:

24 hours.

We make health happen — Here 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. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare.

We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.

• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
• Assisting 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 guidelines
• Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

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  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.

• 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 support
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximate value £350
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We encourage diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process for applicants who need them.

Please note
, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Area:
Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations:
Pendean House