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. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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'

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help provide first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give exceptional all-round care and support to our residents. A nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life, making the role of Kitchen Assistant important. You'll help produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience. Therell be opportunities to get to know residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills. You'll play a crucial role in your care home's success, maintaining the highest kitchen standards. No formal qualifications are necessary, but similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider of high-quality care services for residents across various locations. Committed to offering individualized support and exceptional hospitality, Barchester Healthcare ensures that every resident enjoys a fulfilling and enriched lifestyle. With a focus on both physical and emotional well-being, the organization aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment that feels like home. Barchester Healthcare invests in staff development, offering continuous training and rewarding dedication. It values compassionate care and a personalized approach, striving to enrich the daily lives of its residents by providing a supportive community and engaging activities.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.01 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522796149
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Monifieth, DD5 4HT, 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.