About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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 YOU When 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
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide first-class food and hospitality to our residents. Ensuring a healthy, nutritious diet is essential for their wellbeing and daily enjoyment, making your role vital. You'll assist in meal production and enhance dining experiences. Not only will you be a valuable team member, but you'll also connect with residents and hone your skills. We seek someone dedicated to maintaining kitchen standards and excellence in food preparation. It's important for you to be reliable, considerate, and caring. While formal qualifications are not required, comparable experience in commercial or care settings is advantageous.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a respected provider of care services, renowned for its dedication to delivering quality care in its care homes across the UK. The organisation places a strong emphasis on creating supportive and nurturing environments for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare believes in the importance of a nutritious diet and exceptional hospitality, which play a crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing of its residents. Employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills through training and development opportunities. The organisation also offers a range of benefits and rewards to its staff, reflecting its commitment to creating a rewarding and supportive work environment for those who provide care services.
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 aren't necessary. 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
Beverley
HU17 8RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)