Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; 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 rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for one of our care homes. You’ll help prepare meals and create a welcoming dining experience, contributing to residents’ daily wellbeing with attention to detail and a caring approach.

No formal qualifications are required; prior experience in a kitchen or care setting is useful. You’ll be part of a supportive team focused on high standards and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, prior care or kitchen experience is useful.
• Reliable and caring approach with good fault tolerance and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a care-home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals and dining experiences for residents.
• Support kitchen operations to maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Contribute to residents' wellbeing through hospitable, attentive service.

Skills

Attention to detail

People skills

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