About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for their care home in Horley. The role involves working two 12-hour shifts per week, spanning 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including alternate weekends. The position plays a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience of residents by ensuring the provision of nutritious meals that support their wellbeing and day-to-day enjoyment. Barchester values the contribution of kitchen staff in providing first-class food and hospitality. In this supportive environment, kitchen assistants are integral in supporting both the care home operations and the residents they serve.
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 prominent provider of high-quality care services, renowned for its commitment to exceptional standards of care and support. The organisation operates a network of care homes throughout the UK, focusing on creating a homely, comfortable environment for its residents while delivering personalized care. Barchester is known for fostering a culture of continuous professional development among its staff, offering sector-leading benefits, and ensuring outstanding hospitality and dining experiences. The company prioritizes the wellbeing of its residents, striving to exceed expectations in care delivery and hospitality standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
2 x 12 hour shifts per week (7am - 7pm). Including Alternate Weekends
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, 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
Horley
RH6 7DJ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)