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ABOUT THE ROLE Part time - Evenings 4hrs x4 per week. 4pm - 8pm, Every other weekend required. 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, you'll help provide first-class food and hospitality, enabling us to deliver exceptional care and support to residents. A nutritious diet is essential for their wellbeing, making this role vital. You'll aid in meal production and create a fulfilling dining experience while getting to know the residents and enhancing their hospitality experience. We're looking for someone committed, reliable, considerate, and caring. No formal qualifications are required, but experience in a similar setting is beneficial. The role offers competitive pay, free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support in its care homes. Known for providing exceptional food and hospitality, Barchester places a significant emphasis on the wellbeing and satisfaction of their residents, ensuring they enjoy daily life to the fullest. They offer competitive pay and sector-leading benefits for their employees, including training, retail discounts, and reward schemes. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards and creating a nurturing environment for both residents and staff, making it a rewarding place to work for those who are reliable, caring, and committed to excellent service.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1528821786
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Norwich, NR7 9XJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Part time - Evenings
4hrs x4 per week. 4pm - 8pm, Every other weekend required.
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 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications required, although experience in a similar setting is beneficial.
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This advert is for Kitchen Assistant - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Sep 2026.
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