Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Hospital

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every patient. 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 patients and enhance their food experiences. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of the hospital. That's why we're

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every patient. 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 patients and enhance their food experiences. When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of the hospital. 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, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, known for delivering high-quality care and support. Their facilities cater to a range of needs, including mental health hospitals, care homes, and assisted living services. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on holistic care, providing not just medical services but also catering, hospitality, and recreational activities to enhance the quality of life for their patients and residents. The organisation values flexibility and personal development, offering staff opportunities for learning and career advancement. They also run an annual Barchester Hospitality Awards to celebrate excellence in hospitality services. Working at Barchester means being part of a dedicated team committed to providing the quality care one would expect for their loved ones, in an environment that values every team member's contributions.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.01 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1512477979
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wick, KW1 4RF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to provide the first-class food that enables us to give our patients exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our patients' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every patient. 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 patients and enhance their food experiences.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of the hospital. 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, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Our Hospital Director is always happy to welcome you into the hospital for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.