Posted 28 January, 2026 Bupa Care Homes logo

Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Care Homes Cheshire

Job details

  • Salary £12.40ph
  • Role Kitchen Assistant / Catering Assistant
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Nantwich, Cheshire
  • Job Reference R1169932

Job summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Location: Richmond Villages, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX Salary range: £12.40ph & Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent Shift Pattern: 16hrs 10.30-6.30pm - to include weekends on rota We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider.
  • Preparing simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef
  • Washing dishes by hand or loading the dishwasher, you'll store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages
  • Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to ensure they're free from grease or spillage at all times
  • Washing work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules
  • Operating kitchen equipment and transferring this safely between storage and work areas
  • Ensuring the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish is removed, and all supplies are put away in the correct place
  • Adhering to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy
  • Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: You have an understanding of Health and Safety and knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe and hygiene environment. An up to date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and previous experience of working in a catering department or kitchen would be advantageous. Ideally you have some knowledge of working in a care environment and stock control along with an ability to prepare simple meals. Organised and adaptable, you have the ability to work well within a team and under your own initiative.Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
  • My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.
  • Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
  • We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
  • Free meal with every shift
  • Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
  • Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
  • Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
  • Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
  • We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site
  • Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site
  • Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
  • Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
  • Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. . That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

    Time Type:

    Part time

    Job Area:

    Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

    Locations:

    Richmond Willaston Village

    Skills / Qualifications:

    • Interpersonal skills
    • Cooking