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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Brentwood, CM13 1AQ Permanent £13.21
Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026
Shenfield Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Upminster Underground Station (6.6 miles, direct) Community Hospital (1.4 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

The role of a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing first-class food and hospitality services to residents, supporting their overall care. A nutritious diet is essential for the well-being and enjoyment of residents' daily lives, and therefore, the Kitchen Assistant's role is crucial. Responsibilities include meal production and creating a satisfying dining experience for each resident, with opportunities to interact with residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop professional skills. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards in kitchen operations and food preparation, with a focus on reliability, consideration, and a caring approach.

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 an organisation focused on providing exceptional care and support to residents in its care homes. The company values high-quality food and hospitality as vital components of its residents' overall care experience. A nutritious diet is considered crucial for the well-being and daily life enjoyment of residents. The organisation offers career opportunities for individuals who are committed to high standards and care in food preparation and hospitality. Employees have the chance to interact with residents and contribute significantly to their care and hospitality experiences, along with access to training and development.

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