About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 2 x shift per week - 9 am to 6pm - PART TIME ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, youll 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. Youll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. Youll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. Therell 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, youll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. Thats why were looking for someone whos 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.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home in Norwich, you will be instrumental in providing first-class food and hospitality, supporting the all-round care and wellbeing of our residents. This part-time role requires a commitment of 2 shifts per week, with working hours from 9 am to 6 pm. Our Kitchen Assistants are pivotal in creating healthy and nutritious meals, which are essential to enhancing the day-to-day experiences of our residents. You will work closely with your colleagues to produce fulfilling dining experiences and will also have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, further enhancing their hospitality experience. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to upholding high standards in food preparation and maintaining a safe, reliable, and caring approach. While no formal qualifications are required, experience in a similar role within a care or commercial setting is advantageous. Join us to help make a difference in our residents' lives and benefit from our competitive pay and comprehensive rewards package.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. At Barchester, they prioritize the well-being and quality of life of their residents by delivering outstanding care and support. Recognized for their commitment to providing personalized care, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes throughout the country. They focus on maintaining high standards of service by offering a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents. Working with Barchester means being part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, and dedication to excellence. They offer employees the opportunity to develop their skills through free training and development programs, alongside a range of benefits that underline their position as a market leader in the field of healthcare. Employees who share their passion for delivering exceptional care will find a rewarding and supportive work environment at Barchester Healthcare.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
2 x shift per week - 9 am to 6pm - PART TIME 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 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
No formal qualifications are required, though similar experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial.
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
Norwich
NR13 6PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)