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Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Woking, GU22 0GA

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 November 2026

59 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'll play a crucial role in providing first-class food and hospitality to our residents. This position is vital for ensuring the residents' wellbeing through a nutritious diet. You'll participate in meal production and create a fulfilling dining experience for all. It's an opportunity to develop your skills, get to know our residents, and enhance their hospitality experience. You must be reliable, considerate, and committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen. Formal qualifications aren't required, although experience in a similar setting is beneficial. You will be rewarded with a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, dedicated to offering exceptional care and support to residents. The company's commitment to quality service makes it a rewarding place to work. Barchester Healthcare provides a dynamic working environment with a focus on personal and professional development. Employees benefit from extensive training programs and access to wellbeing tools. The organisation values reliability, consideration, and a caring approach, which reflects in their resident-centered care philosophy. Aspiring to offer the quality care one would expect for their loved ones, Barchester Healthcare maintains high standards in all aspects, particularly in food and hospitality, ensuring residents enjoy outstanding all-round care. Barchester Healthcare is known for supporting a dedicated team that plays a vital role in creating a comfortable and fulfilling experience for its residents.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualifications aren't necessary for this role, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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