Job summary
The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home involves helping to provide high-quality food and hospitality to the residents. This role is crucial in ensuring the residents' wellbeing and enabling them to enjoy their daily life in the care home. The Kitchen Assistant will assist in meal preparation and creating a fulfilling dining experience for the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant, 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 us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values to deliver exceptional care to the elderly and their residents. Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where employees can build a strong foundation for their future in the care industry.
Details Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.81 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1316185862
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Tewkesbury
GL20 6HP
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE HOME
After our 2022 refurbishment, Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has undergone a remarkable transformation, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. With the addition of our new community, we are expanding significantly and seeking passionate individuals to join us in making our home a benchmark of excellence. We warmly invite local people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly and our residents. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in care, Barchester is committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can build a strong foundation for your future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Shift Pattern: Between 10am-8pmAs 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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Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE HOME
After our 2022 refurbishment, Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has undergone a remarkable transformation, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. With the addition of our new community, we are expanding significantly and seeking passionate individuals to join us in making our home a benchmark of excellence. We warmly invite local people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly and our residents. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in care, Barchester is committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can build a strong foundation for your future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Shift Pattern: Between 10am-8pmAs 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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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. The key requirements are being reliable, considerate, and caring in your approach.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. The key requirements are being reliable, considerate, and caring in your approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Tewkesbury
GL20 6HP
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Tewkesbury
GL20 6HP
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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