Barchester Healthcare

Kitchen Assistant - Hospital

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Job summary

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important.

Main duties of the job

You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every patient. 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 patients, enhance their food experiences and develop your skills.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes and independent mental health hospitals across the UK. They are committed to providing exceptional care and support to their patients and residents, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming environment that promotes their wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1459815242

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP5 2EJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' 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 patient. 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 patients, enhance their food experiences and develop your skills.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of the hospital. 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.

Our Hospital Director is always happy to welcome you into the hospital for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' 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 patient. 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 patients, enhance their food experiences and develop your skills.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of the hospital. 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.

Our Hospital Director is always happy to welcome you into the hospital for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

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

Salisbury

SP5 2EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP5 2EJ


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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1459815242

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Salisbury

SP5 2EJ


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