Job summary
The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is crucial to providing exceptional care and support to the residents. The Kitchen Assistant helps to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident, ensuring a healthy, nutritious diet that is vital to their wellbeing. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a caring approach to work alongside colleagues and engage with residents.
Main duties of the job
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 us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The organisation has a strong reputation for its commitment to its employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1455818221
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Alcester
B49 6LN
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Alcester
B49 6LN