Job summary The role of Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is crucial in providing first-class food and hospitality to ensure the wellbeing and enjoyment of the residents. You'll help produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience, while also having opportunities to engage with the residents and develop your skills. Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be responsible for helping to prepare and produce meals in the care home kitchen. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards will be essential in ensuring the residents receive a healthy, nutritious diet and a fulfilling dining experience. You'll work closely with your colleagues to support the overall care and hospitality provided to the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. They offer a competitive rewards package and opportunities for training and development to their staff. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.39 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1241501317 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Burwash TN19 7BE Job description Job responsibilities 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. Shift patterns for this role is 8am to 8pm or this can be split into 8am to 2pm or 2pm to 8pm depending on your availability. 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Shift patterns for this role is 8am to 8pm or this can be split into 8am to 2pm or 2pm to 8pm depending on your availability. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Burwash TN19 7BE Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)