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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Kettering, NN15 7JZ Permanent £13.21
Posted 3 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Kettering Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (18.9 miles, direct) Northampton Bus Interchange (12.8 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play an important role in helping to provide exceptional food and hospitality to our residents, ensuring a high standard of wellbeing. Responsibilities include meal preparation and creating a fulfilling dining experience. You'll become a valuable team member whose impact extends beyond the kitchen, with opportunities to engage with residents and enhance their hospitality experience. The role requires reliability, consideration, and a caring approach, with an emphasis on maintaining high standards during food preparation. Experience in a similar commercial or care setting is beneficial.

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 leading provider of care across the UK, known for delivering exceptional services and hospitality in a variety of healthcare settings, including care homes. The organisation places a strong emphasis on a nutritious diet and the overall well-being of its residents, ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant day-to-day life. A career with Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team committed to the highest standards of care and hospitality, with opportunities for personal development and meaningful interaction with residents.

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