Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, 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 at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, 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. 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. When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. 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. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although similar experience would be useful.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With a commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to residents, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the country. The organisation places a strong emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. At Barchester, the focus is on providing holistic care that encompasses physical, emotional, and social well-being. Each care home is designed to offer residents a comfortable and safe place to live, while dedicated staff members ensure that individual needs and preferences are met. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support their professional and personal growth, including training and development opportunities, well-being support, and recognition programs. With a passion for quality care, Barchester Healthcare strives to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families.

Details

• Date posted: 20 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1505315887
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, 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.