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 qua

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will assist in providing first-class food and hospitality to residents, playing a key role in their exceptional all-round care and support. Your role is crucial in maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet for residents, contributing to their overall well-being and enjoyment of daily life. The dining experience is a vital part of residents' lives, and your contribution will help create fulfilling meals and experiences. You will be a valuable asset to your colleagues, and your impact will extend beyond the kitchen. There are ample opportunities to interact with residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills. You need to be committed to maintaining high kitchen standards and ensuring a smooth food preparation process. Reliability, consideration, and a caring approach are essential. While formal qualifications are not necessary, any experience in a similar commercial or care setting would be beneficial.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organisation in the healthcare sector, committed to providing exceptional care services to its residents. Within their care homes, they strive to deliver the highest quality of food and hospitality to foster an environment of comfort, well-being, and life enrichment for all residents. Barchester Healthcare places a significant emphasis on ensuring that the diets of its residents are both healthy and nutritious, understanding the pivotal role this plays in maintaining their well-being and enjoyment of life. As a Kitchen Assistant within Barchester Healthcare, you become a pivotal member of the team, contributing to the overall care experience of residents through first-class service. The organisation is also committed to the professional development of its employees, offering a range of benefits, training, and an encouraging work environment to facilitate both personal and career growth. Barchester Healthcare aims to be a rewarding place for individuals committed

Details

• Date posted: 15 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526573992
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP, 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.