Care Kitchen Assistant: Delightful Dining & Wellbeing

Barchester Healthcare; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for one of our care homes in the United Kingdom. You will help to prepare meals and ensure residents enjoy a nutritious, well-presented dining experience, while supporting colleagues in daily kitchen tasks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes a caring approach, attention to detail, and opportunities to develop hospitality skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications aren’t required, though any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Help to prepare meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for residents.
• Support colleagues in daily kitchen operations and food safety practices.
• Contribute to a caring, attentive environment and engage with residents to enhance their hospitality experience.

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for one of our care homes in the United Kingdom. You will help to prepare meals and ensure residents enjoy a nutritious, well-presented dining experience, while supporting colleagues in daily kitchen tasks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes a caring approach, attention to detail, and opportunities to develop hospitality skills within a supportive team environment.