Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

The shift patterns for this position is 10am to 7pm with rotational weekends 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

Main duties of the job

The role of Kitchen Assistant is crucial in providing first-class food and hospitality at a Barchester care home, contributing significantly to residents' overall wellbeing. The position requires helping produce meals and enhancing the dining experience for residents. The shift patterns for this position run from 10 am to 7 pm, including rotational weekends. Candidates should be reliable, considerate, and caring, with experience in a commercial or care setting seen as advantageous. The compensation package includes a competitive hourly rate of £13.21, ongoing training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and various reward schemes such as employee of the month and long service awards. Commitment to high kitchen standards and food preparation processes is expected. While formal qualifications are not required, attention to detail, and strong people skills are essential for success in this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prestigious company committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services, ensuring the wellbeing and satisfaction of the people they serve. Barchester Healthcare values the input of its employees, providing a supportive working environment that encourages personal and professional development. Employees have access to free training and development opportunities, wellbeing support tools, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company also offers retail discounts, an employee referral bonus scheme, employee of the month rewards, and long service awards, reflecting its commitment to staff appreciation and retention. Working at Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that prioritises quality care and resident satisfaction, making it a fulfilling and rewarding place to work.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511864161
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chinnor, OX39 4EB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The shift patterns for this position is 10am to 7pm with rotational weekends

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.