Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Exeter is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to ensure the highest standards of food preparation and hospitality. You will assist in meal preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience. Experience in a kitchen or similar environment is preferred but not essential. Free training and a strong rewards package are included.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Reliable and consistent in food preparation.
• Experience in a kitchen or similar setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Engage with residents and enhance their dining experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Ability to work as part of a team

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

• 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 organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.