The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is crucial in providing high-quality food and hospitality to residents. The successful candidate will help prepare and produce meals, ensuring a fulfilling dining experience for the residents. This position offers an opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic environment, where you can develop your skills and contribute to the overall well-being of the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for helping to prepare and produce meals, ensuring that residents receive a healthy, nutritious diet. You will be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. The role also involves interacting with residents, enhancing their hospitality experience, and developing your own skills.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to recruiting compassionate individuals who share their values and are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly. The company offers a supportive and dynamic environment where employees can build a strong foundation for their future.
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 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. Whether you're experienced 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 environment to build your future.
About the role
Shift Pattern: 9 hours per day - 10am-7pm or 11am-8pm
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll help provide first-class food and hospitality, enabling us to offer exceptional care. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital for residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment. You'll assist in meal production and create a fulfilling dining experience. Your role will also involve engaging with residents and developing your skills.
About you
We seek someone committed to maintaining high standards in the kitchen and food preparation. Reliability, consideration, and caring nature are essential. Formal qualifications are not required, but experience in a commercial or care setting is advantageous.
Rewards package
In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate and benefits including: free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and Long Service Awards. Plus, many more benefits!
If you have attention to detail and people skills and want to work in an organization that provides quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No formal qualifications necessary; experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial. Candidates should be reliable, considerate, and caring.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
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