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' 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role by helping to provide first-class food and hospitality for our residents, who benefit from exceptional care and support. You'll assist colleagues in producing meals and creating fulfilling dining experiences, helping to maintain a healthy, nutritious diet that is vital for our residents' wellbeing. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and interact with residents, enhancing their hospitality experience. We're seeking individuals committed to upholding the highest kitchen standards during food preparation, and while formal qualifications aren't required, any similar experience in commercial or care settings is beneficial. In recognition, we offer a competitive pay rate, free training, access to support tools, retail discounts, and bonuses for referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK care provider that focuses on providing exceptional care to people living in our care homes. Our organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality care alongside a unique hospitality experience, ensuring that residents enjoy a warm and welcoming environment. We believe in promoting well-being by offering nutritious meals and dedicated support, making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. At Barchester, we value our staff and offer sector-leading benefits and rewards, including free training, development opportunities, and various wellness support services, all designed to empower our employees to provide the quality care our residents expect and deserve.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1525416754
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Workington, CA14 3NE, 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.