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 appro

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home in Harrow Weald, you'll contribute to providing excellent food and hospitality services. The role involves assisting in meal production and creating a fulfilling dining experience for residents while adhering to high kitchen standards and food preparation processes. The job does not require formal qualifications but appreciates relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £14.21 per hour and includes benefits like training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and rewards for long service and referrals.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company providing quality care services, including healthcare and hospitality, to residents in its care homes. The organisation is committed to delivering exceptional care and support, ensuring a nutritious diet, and an enriching living experience for residents. It values dedication, reliability, and a caring approach from its employees, offering extensive training and development, support tools, and a rewarding working environment. Barchester Healthcare is recognised for its commitment to high standards, staff development, and a comprehensive rewards package, making it a preferred employer in the care industry.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1514774174
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Harrow Weald, HA3 6BJ, 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.