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. 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.
Main duties of the job When you join as a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of a first-class food and hospitality service. The role involves helping to produce meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for residents, which is vital for their wellbeing and enjoyment. The position does not require formal qualifications, although experience in a commercial or care setting can be beneficial. You should be committed, reliable, considerate, and caring in your approach to ensure the highest kitchen standards. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills, get to know residents, and enhance their hospitality experience.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-respected organisation committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. The organisation operates care homes and strives to deliver first-class food and hospitality services that enable it to offer exceptional all-round care. Barchester Healthcare values the importance of a nutritious diet for the wellbeing of its residents and seeks dedicated staff to maintain these standards. The employees are seen as valuable assets, contributing to a fulfilling and supportive environment for residents. Barchester Healthcare supports staff development and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including training and opportunities for career growth within the organisation.
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.
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 necessary for this role. However, 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
Lichfield
WS13 8JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)