Compassionate Kitchen Assistant Elevate Resident Dining

Barchester Healthcare; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal service in a care home. You’ll help prepare meals, support residents at mealtimes, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience.

No formal qualifications are required, but reliability, kindness and a good team spirit are essential. Training and development are provided, with opportunities to learn about nutrition and safe food handling while supporting our residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Reliability and caring approach essential.
• Experience in care or hospitality is useful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and plating.
• Support residents during meals and dining experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in kitchen.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily meal service in a care home. You’ll help prepare meals, support residents at mealtimes, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience.

No formal qualifications are required, but reliability, kindness and a good team spirit are essential. Training and development are provided, with opportunities to learn about nutrition and safe food handling while supporting our residents' wellbeing.