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Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Torquay, TQ1 1RR Bank £14.80
Posted 24 August 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026
Torquay Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) (3.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (52.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, 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 and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank 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

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home. You will help provide first-class food and hospitality, essential for offering exceptional care to residents. You'll step in for planned or unplanned absences, contributing to meal production and dining experiences. The role allows for resident interaction to enhance their hospitality experience. Applicants should demonstrate high standards in kitchen operations, reliability, consideration, and flexibility. Previous experience in a commercial or care setting is advantageous but not required. The position offers competitive pay, learning opportunities, and potential for permanent employment.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, 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 and enhance their hospitality experience.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank 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, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, renowned for its dedication to quality care and support services. The company operates numerous care homes, each committed to delivering first-class food, hospitality, and care to residents. With a focus on resident wellbeing, their care homes prioritize nutritious diets and enjoyable daily experiences. Barchester values flexibility in staffing, evidenced by roles such as the Bank Kitchen Assistant, who provides crucial support during absences. Their commitment to quality is reflected in initiatives like the Barchester Hospitality Awards, promoting excellence in catering and hospitality sectors.

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