Job summary
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide first-class food and hospitality, enabling us to deliver exceptional care and support to our residents. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital for residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment, making this role crucial.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in meal production and create a fulfilling dining experience for residents. Your role will support colleagues and extend beyond the kitchen, offering opportunities to connect with residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's largest independent care home providers, with over 200 care homes and several hospitals. We are committed to high-quality care and offer rewarding career opportunities.
Date posted
02 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.50 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1293841956
Job locations
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Woking, GU23 7DJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the provision of high-quality food and hospitality, contributing to residents' overall care and wellbeing. You'll help produce meals and create a positive dining environment, building relationships with residents and colleagues, and developing your skills.
ABOUT YOU We seek someone dedicated to maintaining high standards in the kitchen and food prep. Reliability, consideration, and caring nature are essential. Formal qualifications aren't required, but experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial.
REWARDS PACKAGE We offer a competitive pay rate, sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and Long Service Awards.
If you're attentive to detail and possess good people skills, this is a rewarding opportunity to work in a caring environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Formal qualifications aren't necessary; experience in a commercial or care setting is advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Employer details
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Address: https://jobs.barchester.com/, Woking, GU23 7DJ
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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