Job summary This role as a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home is crucial in providing high-quality food and hospitality to residents, ensuring their well-being and enjoyment of daily life.
The successful candidate will be responsible for meal preparation, adhering to the highest standards in the kitchen, and contributing to the overall dining experience of the residents.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in the success of the care home by maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.
You will be expected to be reliable, considerate, and caring in your approach.
While formal qualifications are not strictly necessary, any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be beneficial.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering exceptional care and support to their residents.
They offer a competitive rewards package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various retail discounts and savings.
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 strictly necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.