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.
Main duties of the job
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, offering a range of high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, and rehabilitation services. The company is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents, and places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1293209322
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Darlington
DL3 0SW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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. 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. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills.
ABOUT YOU When 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 food preparation. You should be reliable, considerate, and caring. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, but any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial.
REWARDS PACKAGE In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits, including: free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards. And much more!
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
* Formal qualifications aren't necessary, but experience in a similar setting is advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
Employer details
Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Darlington, DL3 0SW
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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