Permanent Part time (4 hours per week) We are currently looking for a kitchen assistant to help deliver an in-house catering service. The role will consist of basic food preparation jobs, cleaning and some client interaction. We are looking for a hard-working individual who has can follow instruction and can learn quickly. Experience is not essential but is preferred. Our work in Retirement Living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed. This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate Retirement Living team. A team that you could be part of. What you will be doing: Support the Head chef and chef de partie in the daily running of the kitchen. Basic food preparation. Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. Food running and table clearing. Interacting with residents. We’d love to meet someone with: Experience in working in a busy kitchen environment. Good working knowledge of Food Safety legislation and health and safety procedures. A helpful and can-do attitude. Knowledge of handling and operation of catering equipment. Experience of working with an older client base. Experience of events and functions catering. Appropriate food hygiene certificate. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary of up to £23,088 (pro rata). 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays. A generous contributory pension scheme. Private health care. Free life assurance. Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym. Opportunities for learning and development. Discounted gym membership. Retail discount scheme. Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 26th December 2024 Interview dates: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. INDMED About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays Contributory pension scheme Competitive pay Life assurance cover Private healthcare Mental Health First Aid Counselling service Eye tests Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Free annual flu jabs Wellbeing activities and events Free fruit and refreshments Long service award Annual staff recognition awards Discretionary reward scheme Annual volunteering day Social events, clubs and activities Breakout areas Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters Opportunities for professional training and qualifications Workshops and training sessions for new skills A fresh and modern eLearning platform Documents