Job summary
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.
Overview
ABOUT THE ROLE: You’ll play a crucial role in the success of the care home, maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, though any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Responsibilities
* Help to provide first-class food and hospitality to residents.
* Assist with producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for every resident.
* Support colleagues and contribute to a positive kitchen and care-home environment.
* Get to know residents and assist in enhancing their hospitality experience and skills development where possible.
About you
When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be part of a team focused on high standards in the kitchen and food preparation. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, although any experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Rewards package
In 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!
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA
Qualifications
Essential
* Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, although any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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