Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Bath, BA2 3NR
Salary
£13.70
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
51 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...
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play an active role in providing high-quality food and hospitality services. Your responsibilities will include assisting in meal preparation, ensuring a delightful dining experience for residents, and contributing to overall kitchen operations. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards during food preparation, and while formal qualifications are not required, prior experience in a similar role is advantageous. The position offers a rewarding experience with opportunities to interact with residents and colleagues, enhancing interpersonal and hospitality skills in a supportive environment.
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.
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 renowned provider of care services, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and hospitality in its care homes. With a strong focus on resident well-being, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the importance of a nutritious diet and engaging environments to enhance the quality of life. Their commitment to high standards of care is reflected in their comprehensive training and development programs for all staff, ensuring that residents receive support from knowledgeable and compassionate teams. The company's sector-leading benefits and rewards package further emphasizes their commitment to employee well-being.
Qualifications
Essential
- Commitment and ability to maintain high standards in kitchen operations are required. Previous experience in a commercial or care setting can be beneficial.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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About the employer
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