Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to contribute to exceptional food and hospitality services. This role is vital for residents' wellbeing and involves meal preparation, creating fulfilling dining experiences, and supporting a caring atmosphere. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, reliability, and people skills. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and development in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Similar experience in a commercial or care setting is helpful.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation.
• Considerate and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Help provide first-class food and hospitality.
• Produce meals and create fulfilling dining experiences.
• Support colleagues and engage with residents.

Skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Reliability

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.