Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 15 November 2024

Job summary

The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is to help provide high-quality food and hospitality to the residents. The role is crucial in ensuring the residents' wellbeing and enjoyment of daily life. The Kitchen Assistant will be involved in meal preparation, food service, and maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the production of meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for the residents. Your duties will include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, and working collaboratively with your colleagues. You will have the opportunity to get to know the residents and enhance their hospitality experience. No formal qualifications are required, but any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be an advantage.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, and the role of Kitchen Assistant is vital in achieving this goal. Barchester offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for training and development.

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1137096788

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Trowbridge

BA14 9EN


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.

8765

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.

8765

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No formal qualifications are required, but any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No formal qualifications are required, but any similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be an advantage.

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

Trowbridge

BA14 9EN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Trowbridge

BA14 9EN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1137096788

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Trowbridge

BA14 9EN


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