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 be responsible for providing first-class food and hospitality, which is crucial for our residents' wellbeing. Your duties will involve producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for our residents, allowing you to become an asset to both your colleagues and the people we care for. Commitment to maintaining the highest kitchen standards is key, along with reliability, consideration, and a caring approach. While formal qualifications aren't necessary, experience in similar settings is advantageous. In return, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a robust 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' rewards, and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an organisation that is committed to providing first-class care and hospitality to its residents. At Barchester, every staff member plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional care. The organisation places a strong emphasis on the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet, which is vital for ensuring the wellbeing of their residents. Barchester Healthcare fosters a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and get to know the residents better. With a focus on quality care and the commitment to maintaining high standards in their services, Barchester is a rewarding place for individuals who wish to make a difference.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439600
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Poole, BH15 4HY, 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.