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. This is a 20hr part time role 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, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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 Ac
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will assist in providing first-class food and hospitality, supporting all-round care and ensuring residents' wellbeing through a nutritious diet. The role involves helping produce meals and enhancing the dining experience for residents. You will be integral to your colleagues and will have ample opportunities to get to know the residents and develop your skills. The position is part-time, requiring 20 hours a week. As a Kitchen Assistant, dedication to maintaining kitchen standards and a caring approach is essential. While formal qualifications are not necessary, experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including free training, wellbeing tools, discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' scheme, and awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes, known for offering exceptional elderly care. With a focus on compassionate and individualised care, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality services that support residents' mental and physical well-being. Barchester offers a variety of care services, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Their commitment extends beyond basic care; they aim to provide a fulfilling living experience for all residents. Employees at Barchester are valued members of a supportive community dedicated to enhancing residents' lives through dedicated service and innovative care practices.
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.
This is a 20hr part time role
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Formal qualifications are not necessary for this role, but similar experience in a commercial or care setting is 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
Trowbridge
BA14 9EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)