Barchester Healthcare

Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

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Job summary

The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is crucial in providing high-quality food and hospitality to the residents. This position involves helping to produce meals, ensuring food standards are maintained, and contributing to the overall dining experience. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and daily life of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of meals, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen, and contributing to the overall dining experience for the residents. You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure that the residents receive exceptional care and support through the provision of nutritious and enjoyable meals. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a caring approach to ensure the residents' needs are met.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The company is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents, with a focus on promoting their wellbeing and independence. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and provides competitive pay, training, and development opportunities to support their professional growth.

Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.03 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1255961226

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ruchill

G20 9NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUWhen 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 PACKAGEIn 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!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUWhen 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 PACKAGEIn 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!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualifications are not necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation.

Disclosure and Barring Service 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Ruchill

G20 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Ruchill

G20 9NU


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.03 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1255961226

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ruchill

G20 9NU


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