Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Braunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals and deliver a welcoming dining experience for residents in a care home setting. You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team, focusing on quality, safety, and resident wellbeing.

No formal qualifications are required, but previous experience in a kitchen or care environment is useful. The role offers training and development, with opportunities to grow within a supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications aren't required; experience in a commercial or care setting is useful.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support residents' dining experience.
• Good personal hygiene and safe food handling basics are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals to a high standard for residents.
• Support the dining experience and help with serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in kitchen areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Reliability

Caring approach

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
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.

ABOUT YOU
When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• 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 so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.