Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Southampton, SO30 2ZS
Salary
£13.21
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 October 2026
46 days left
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 ou...
The role of a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing first-class food and hospitality to support exceptional all-round care for residents. A nutritious diet is vital to residents' well-being and daily enjoyment, and Kitchen Assistants are key in producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience. The position includes working long and short days with alternating weekends. Barchester seeks reliable, considerate, and caring individuals, although formal qualifications are not required. The rewards package includes free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and various awards.
ABOUT 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.
Shift Pattern - 2 X Long days 8-7 - 2X Short days 8-3 - Must be able to work alternating weekends.
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.
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Barchester Healthcare is a company that provides care services to residents, focusing on exceptional care and support. The organisation values first-class hospitality, which enhances the overall well-being and daily experience of its residents. Barchester Healthcare offers opportunities for staff to develop skills and build positive relationships with residents, which contributes significantly to the success of the care homes. Employees benefit from a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package that includes training, development opportunities, and various incentives, reflecting the organisations commitment to nurturing a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications are required, but experience in a kitchen or care setting is useful.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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