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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Wouldham, ME1 3TR Permanent £13.21
Posted 25 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Cuxton Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Upminster Underground Station (16.3 miles, direct) Chatham Railway Station (2.9 miles, direct)

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. F

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll contribute to the first-class food and hospitality, ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support. Your role is vital in producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for residents. You'll have the opportunity to interact with residents and develop your skills. The role requires a commitment to high standards in the kitchen and food preparation. Reliability, consideration, and a caring approach are essential. While formal qualifications aren't necessary, experience in a commercial or care setting can be beneficial. You'll receive a competitive rate of pay and benefits, including training, support tools, retail discounts, and rewards.

Job description

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is an organization committed to providing exceptional care through first-class food and hospitality to residents in their care homes. Their mission is to enhance residents wellbeing by ensuring a healthy, nutritious diet that helps them enjoy daily life. They value their employees' contribution, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and interact positively with residents. Barchester seeks individuals who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and service, reflecting their ethos of treating residents as they would their loved ones, ensuring a rewarding working environment for all staff.

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