About this role
Job summary The shift patterns for this position is 10am to 7pm with rotational weekends 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 qualif
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll help in the provision of first-class food and hospitality services, supporting our residents' overall care. Your work contributes significantly to a nutritious diet that maintains the wellbeing of those in our care. The role involves meal production and creating a welcoming dining atmosphere for residents. You will also find opportunities to engage with residents, improve their hospitality experience, and develop your skills. We seek someone dedicated to upholding the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation, who is reliable, considerate, and caring. While formal qualifications are not essential, experience in a similar setting is beneficial.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an esteemed provider of high-quality care in nursing homes and other care services, committed to delivering exceptional services for its residents. At Barchester, the focus is on ensuring that residents receive the compassionate care and support they need to lead fulfilling lives. The company values its staff as its greatest asset and provides support, training, and development opportunities to ensure they can deliver excellent care. Barchester encourages a holistic approach, where employees can interact and form relationships with residents, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both parties. This approach is aligned with the company's core values of kindness, respect, and dedication to quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
The shift patterns for this position is 10am to 7pm with rotational 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 are not required, but 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
Chinnor
OX39 4EB
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)