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Job summary 2 x 12 hour shifts per week (7am - 7pm). Including Alternate 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.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home, your role is pivotal in providing top-notch food and hospitality to support the exceptional care and well-being of residents. You will contribute to meal production and create a pleasant dining experience, having opportunities to interact with residents and improve their hospitality experience. The position demands adherence to kitchen and food preparation standards, emphasizing reliability, consideration, and a caring approach in the work environment. Prior experience in a similar role within commercial or care settings is beneficial though not mandatory.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, focused on delivering exceptional care and support to residents. Their services include residential care, nursing care, and many other health services tailored to individual needs. With a commitment to excellence, Barchester places a significant emphasis on a nutritious diet and quality hospitality, essential elements of its comprehensive care package. With a vast network of health professionals and a robust training program, Barchester ensures that all team members are equipped to provide the highest standard of care to residents.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Formal qualifications aren't necessary for this role, but any relevant experience gained in a commercial or care setting can be advantageous.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)