Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

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

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist in providing first-class food and hospitality to our residents, supporting their overall care and well-being. A nutritious diet enhances their daily life, making your role crucial. You'll participate in meal preparation and aim to deliver a satisfying dining experience. Beyond kitchen duties, you'll have opportunities to interact with residents, improving their experience and honing your skills. This role demands a commitment to high kitchen and food prep standards. We seek a reliable, considerate, and caring individual, though formal qualifications aren't needed; relevant experience in similar settings is advantageous. In exchange for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate and sector-leading benefits, including free training, support tools, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme. This is a rewarding environment for utilizing your attention to detail and interpersonal skills, providing quality care expected for loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care and support, focusing on delivering exceptional hospitality and nutritious meals to care home residents. The organisation values reliable, considerate, and caring individuals dedicated to maintaining high standards. While formal qualifications are not necessary, previous experience in related settings is welcomed. Employees are rewarded with competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package, including opportunities for professional development, retail discounts, and recognition awards. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes creating a fulfilling environment for both residents and staff, aiming to improve residents' daily experiences through comprehensive care and engagement.

Details

• Date posted: 15 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526707203
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dudley, DY1 3EA, United Kingdom

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.