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 an

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give exceptional all-round care and support to our residents. A healthy, nutritious diet is essential to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us. You'll assist in producing meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for each resident. You'll also have opportunities to connect with our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. We're looking for a highly committed individual who maintains the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation. While formal qualifications aren't required, experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful. In return for your dedication, we offer competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts and savings, unlimited bonuses from our Refer a Friend scheme, plus Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organization in the healthcare sector specializing in care homes and services aimed at providing comprehensive and quality care to its residents. Their approach focuses on ensuring that residents receive not just medical and personal care, but also a lifestyle that supports their overall well-being, with attention to diet, social activities, and personal preferences. Barchester Healthcare puts a strong emphasis on training and development of its staff, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to deliver top-tier services. With a sector-leading benefits package, Barchester Healthcare strives to maintain a motivated and competent workforce that shares its dedication to offering quality care. Positions at Barchester Healthcare offer opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents, providing both a fulfilling and rewarding work environment. Whether in direct care or support roles like in the kitchen, contributing to residents' positive experiences is a key element.

Details

• Date posted: 18 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527938480
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY, 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.