Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne, BN23 6JF
Salary
£13.21
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 October 2026
54 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 position of Kitchen Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting in the provision of top-notch food and hospitality to residents in a care setting. The role's significance lies in providing the residents with a nutritious diet that ensures their well-being and enhances their daily life experiences. The Kitchen Assistant will engage in meal production and contribute to creating a satisfying dining ambiance for residents. This role promises opportunities for personal interaction with the residents, enriching their hospitality experience, and developing professional skills. Applicants are expected to maintain high kitchen standards, be reliable, and possess a caring attitude. Though no formal qualifications are necessary, prior experience in a similar setting is beneficial. In appreciation, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, free training, well-being support tools, retail savings, referral schemes, and more as part of its rewards package.
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 prominent provider of care services in the UK, focusing on delivering high-quality health care through a network of homes and hospitals. They emphasize the comfort and well-being of their residents and are committed to offering compassionate, respectful, and person-centered care. Barchester Healthcare values its workforce and invests in their professional development and well-being. The organisation offers various roles within its facilities, providing significant career growth opportunities for its employees. Dedicated to excellence, Barchester aims to provide care that its residents would expect for their loved ones, ensuring that all aspects of physical, social, and emotional well-being are catered to with utmost care and diligence. They strive to maintain the highest quality standards in their facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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