Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Maidstone. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing exceptional food and hospitality to residents in a care home environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with meal preparation and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. This position offers the chance to engage with residents and develop your skills while maintaining high standards in the kitchen. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong people skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial.
• Commitment to high standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and create a fulfilling dining experience.
• Engage with residents and enhance their hospitality experience.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Job description

Job Details

Client: Barchester

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 377d3d0ba724

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

About the Role: As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help provide first-class food and hospitality to ensure residents receive exceptional care and support. Your role involves assisting in meal preparation and creating a fulfilling dining experience for residents. You'll also have opportunities to engage with residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills.

About You: We're seeking someone committed to maintaining high standards in the kitchen and food preparation. Reliability, consideration, and a caring approach are essential. Formal qualifications are not required, but experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial.

Rewards Package: We offer a competitive salary along with sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

If you're detail-oriented and possess good people skills, and want to work in an organization that provides quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.