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.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that allows the care home to give residents exceptional all-round care and support. The role involves assisting in producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. There is an emphasis on the importance of a healthy, nutritious diet to ensure the wellbeing of the residents, and to help them enjoy their daily life at the care home. In addition to working in the kitchen, the role provides opportunities to interact with and get to know the residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop personal skills. Someone in this role is expected to maintain the highest standards during food preparation and to be reliable, considerate, and caring. While formal qualifications aren't required, experience in a commercial or care setting would be advantageous. Competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, and a rewards package are offered, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various discounts and rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the United Kingdom, operating care homes and hospitals providing high-quality healthcare services tailored to individuals. The organisation prides itself on delivering personalised care and support to its residents and patients, ensuring they enjoy the best possible quality of life. Barchester's team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and home-like environment where individuals can flourish, maintaining their independence as much as possible. In addition to exceptional residential care, Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on holistic health, wellbeing, and providing a stimulating environment that includes activities and events tailored to residents' preferences. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers a range of career opportunities and encourages personal and professional development through training and support. Barchester values its workforce, recognising the integral role staff play in delivering outstanding care and fostering strong communities within its care facilities.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527336498
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stoke on Trent, ST7 3DD, 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.