Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for assisting in providing first-class food and hospitality to residents. Your role is crucial in helping deliver a nutritious diet, thereby ensuring residents' health and enjoyment in their daily lives. You'll aid in meal production and work to create a fulfilling dining experience. This role includes interacting with residents, enhancing their hospitality experience, and developing your skills. We seek applicants who are dedicated to maintaining high kitchen standards and careful during food preparation. While no formal qualifications are necessary, prior experience in a similar setting can be beneficial.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care in the UK, committed to ensuring exceptional all-round care and support for its residents. The company places a strong emphasis on delivering premium food and hospitality, integral to providing excellent care. By focusing on a nutritious and healthy diet, Barchester Healthcare aims to enhance the daily enjoyment and wellbeing of its residents. The organisation values the role of its employees in upholding these standards and offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, rewarding dedication and commitment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1514759309
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG, 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.