Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Wouldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all?

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savin?

Unlimited referrals with our Refer a "

Employee of the Month' rewards andLong

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals and deliver a high standard dining experience for residents in our care home. You will support the kitchen team to maintain quality, portion control and hygiene in a busy environment.

This role values reliability, care, and attention to detail. Formal qualifications aren’t required, but practical experience in hospitality or care settings is useful. A friendly approach and willingness to develop skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for residents.
• Contribute to maintaining high kitchen and food hygiene standards.
• Support colleagues and engage with residents to enhance hospitality.

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.