Overview
Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care Home at Barchester Healthcare
About the Role
As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to residents' wellbeing and daily life, which is why this role is important. You’ll provide cover for planned or unplanned absences, help to produce meals, and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You’ll be an asset to colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen. There are opportunities to get to know residents and enhance their hospitality experience.
About You
When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. We’re looking for someone who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation. You should be reliable, considerate and caring, and flexible with your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, although any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Rewards Package
In addition to competitive pay, you’ll enjoy true flexibility and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we value catering and run ongoing initiatives. The role could lead to a permanent position for strong performers.
Working Pattern
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as needed (e.g., for annual leave or sick leave), hours and days will vary.
Responsibilities
* Provide meals and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for residents.
* Cover planned and unplanned absences in the kitchen.
* Support residents’ wellbeing through nutritious food and hospitality.
* Collaborate with care home staff to maintain high standards in food preparation and service.
Qualifications & Skills
* Formal qualifications aren’t required.
* Any similar experience in a commercial or care setting is useful.
* Reliable, considerate, and caring approach; flexible with work patterns.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location notes: Ashford, Kent, Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester and other UK locations are listed in the job postings; this listing reflects opportunities across Barchester Healthcare facilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr