Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

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  • Wouldham, Kent
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
The role of Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is crucial in providing first-class food and hospitality to enable exceptional all-round care and support for residents. The role involves helping to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience, while maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation. The successful candidate will be a reliable, considerate, and caring individual who can contribute to the success of the care home.Main duties of the jobAs 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 usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. The company operates a network of care homes and other healthcare facilities, offering a range of services including nursing care, residential care, and specialist care for individuals with complex needs. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and support, and the Kitchen Assistant role is crucial in helping to achieve this goal.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1373051911Job locationsBarchester HealthcareWouldhamME1 3TRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUWhen 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 PACKAGEIn 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUWhen 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 PACKAGEIn 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. The company is looking for someone who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process, and who is reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. The company is looking for someone who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process, and who is reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach.

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