Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bedlington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help create exceptional dining experiences for residents. In this role, you will prepare meals, support kitchen operations, and build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. Experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial, along with a commitment to hygiene and food safety. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or care setting is useful.
• Commitment to hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals and create a satisfying dining experience for residents.
• Support the kitchen team in maintaining high standards.

Skills

Food hygiene

Meal preparation

Communication with residents

Job description

Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals and create a satisfying dining experience for residents.
• Support the kitchen team to maintain high standards in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach and interact positively with residents and colleagues.
• Develop skills and knowledge through on-the-job experience and any available training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications aren’t necessary; any related experience in a commercial or care setting is useful.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in hygiene and food safety.

Rewards

• Competitive rate of pay plus a sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• A range of retail discounts and savings.
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.
• And much more.