Job summary The role of a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home is to help provide first-class food and hospitality to enable the residents to receive exceptional all-round care and support.
A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to the residents' wellbeing, and the Kitchen Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring this by assisting with meal preparation and creating a fulfilling dining experience.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident.
You will be an asset to your colleagues, and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen.
There will be opportunities for you to get to know the residents and enhance their hospitality experience, as well as develop your own skills.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK.
They are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting their employees to provide the best possible service to their residents.
The Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon is a newly built residential home that will be opening in June 2025, and they are looking for Kitchen Assistants to join their team.
Job description Job responsibilities Bayleaf Care Home is a beautiful newly built residential home situated in the picturesque town of Huntingdon.
Due to open in June 2025, this stunning 60 bed premises will welcome new employees to site in May 2025.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, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
The key requirements are to be reliable, considerate, and caring in your approach, and to be committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.