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.
About the role and responsibilities are focused on maintaining high standards in food preparation, delivering quality meals, and supporting residents awareness and enjoyment in daily life.
Responsibilities
* Help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident.
* Contribute to delivering first-class food and hospitality to residents.
* Support colleagues and engage with residents to enhance their dining experience and wellbeing.
About the Company
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to the elderly and vulnerable. The company operates over 200 care homes across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing thousands of dedicated staff.
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £12.51 an hour
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 1379235111
* Job locations: Wick, KW1 4RF
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 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
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!
Qualifications
* Essential: Formal qualifications aren t necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Disclosure and Background 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 (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Wick, KW1 4RF
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