Job summary The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is to help provide high-quality food and hospitality to the residents, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their daily life experience.
This is a crucial position that requires attention to detail, reliability, and a caring approach.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for helping to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for the residents.
You will work closely with your colleagues to maintain the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.
Although formal qualifications are not necessary, any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents.
The company is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
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 No formal qualifications are required, but any relevant experience in a commercial or care setting would be an advantage.