Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Wykebeck Court Care Home

543 York Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6NH

CQC rating:
Good

rating: 9.8

Salary: £12.25 per hour depending on experience

Permanent part time position - 18 hours per week

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 HACCP 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 you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, around £350.
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme added 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 (adoption, birth, co‑parents).
• Menopause Plan tailored for women.
• Access to gym and fitness discounts across the UK.

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

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:
Part time

Job Area:
Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Location:

Wykebeck Court