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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Tewkesbury, GL20 8US Permanent £13.21
Posted 28 August 2026 Closing date 27 October 2026
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Gotherington (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) (3.4 miles, direct) Royal Well Bus Station (6.8 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. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing first-class food and hospitality to ensure residents enjoy exceptional care. The position is important because a healthy, nutritious diet is vital for residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment. The role involves helping to produce meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. It also offers numerous opportunities to get to know residents, improve their hospitality experience, and develop personal skills. Candidates should be committed to maintaining high kitchen standards, be reliable, considerate, and caring in their approach. While formal qualifications aren't required, experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial. Barchester offers a competitive rate of pay and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a care home company committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. They focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that prioritizes residents' wellbeing and helps them enjoy their daily lives. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and offers competitive pay and a leading benefits package. This includes training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and various recognition schemes. The company emphasizes attention to detail and excellent people skills among its staff, ensuring that residents receive the quality care that everyone would expect for their loved ones. By fostering a compassionate and professional atmosphere, Barchester Healthcare aims to be a rewarding workplace for employees.

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