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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Trowbridge, BA14 9EN Permanent £13.21
Posted 3 September 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Trowbridge Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Bitton (Avon Valley Railway) (13.5 miles, direct) South Wraxall Turn (6.3 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. This is a 20hr part time role 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 help to provide first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life, which is why the role is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to colleagues, and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. You'll have opportunities to get to know residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. This is a 20-hour part-time role.

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.

This is a 20hr part time role

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 dedicated to providing high-quality care in every aspect of its care homes. As an organization, they place a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional service and ensuring that each resident receives the best care possible. Barchester Healthcare operates with a focus on providing nutritious meals and first-class hospitality, which are integral to creating an enriching experience for residents. They foster an environment where staff can grow and develop their skills while forming meaningful relationships with the residents they serve. The company offers competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

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