Job Description

Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturday to Tuesday (from 20 hours/week)

Reports to: Head Chef

Looking for a hospitality role that offers structure, purpose, and your evenings back? We've got just the thing.


At Mill View, we're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team and support our chefs in delivering a high-quality dining experience for our residents. This role offers a consistent minimum of 20 hours per week, working 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM from Saturday to Tuesday--a schedule that gives you your afternoons and evenings free, while still being part of a rewarding and fast-paced environment.


Please note: Unfortunately, due to service needs, the days and times for this role are fixed and not flexible.

What You'll Be Doing:

Assisting chefs with food prep and kitchen duties Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and well-stocked Helping reduce food waste and maintain hygiene standards Contributing to menu ideas based on resident feedback Ensuring food safety and health regulations are always met

Why This Role Stands Out:

Work-life balance: Enjoy your afternoons and evenings--no late-night shifts! Stable hours: from 20 hours per week, Saturday to Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Supportive team: Be part of a kitchen that values collaboration and care Meaningful impact: Help deliver meals that brighten our residents' days

What We're Looking For:

A team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail Someone who takes pride in their work and communicates well Knowledge of food safety and kitchen equipment (Level 2 Food Hygiene is a plus!) Experience in catering or hospitality is desirable, but not essential


Our Values: We're proud of what we do and how we do it--putting customers first, working with integrity, and always striving to get things right the first time.

Employee Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:

Cycle to Work Scheme Retail Discounts 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Professional Development Opportunities Private Health Care Employee Assistance Programme Generous Pension Scheme Christmas Savings Club


Ready to Cook Up a Career with Us? Apply now and bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and love for food to Mill View.


Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate. Apply early to avoid disappointment!


All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.



INDHIGH


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.