Role
Kitchen Assistant - Care Home at Barchester Healthcare
Overview
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 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.
Responsibilities
Essential duties include:
* Preparing and cooking food to meet health and safety standards.
* Maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen area.
* Assisting with meal planning and inventory management.
* Supporting residents in the dining area as needed.
About You
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. You are committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.
Rewards Package
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector‑leading benefits and rewards package:
* 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.
Pay Range
Barchester Healthcare provided pay range
This range is provided by Barchester Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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