Caring Kitchen Assistant – Care Home Meals & Wellbeing

Barchester Healthcare; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month and Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our care home team in delivering high-quality meals and hospitality for residents. You will help prepare meals and contribute to a welcoming dining experience, working closely with staff to support overall resident wellbeing.

No formal qualifications are required, but prior experience in a care or commercial kitchen setting is helpful. This is a rewarding role within a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help to provide first-class food and hospitality for residents.
• Produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the resident experience and care home operations.

Skills

Reliability

People skills

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our care home team in delivering high-quality meals and hospitality for residents. You will help prepare meals and contribute to a welcoming dining experience, working closely with staff to support overall resident wellbeing.

No formal qualifications are required, but prior experience in a care or commercial kitchen setting is helpful. This is a rewarding role within a supportive, resident-focused environment.