Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
Barchester HealthcareBath, BA2 3NR, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Barchester Healthcare based in Bath, BA2 3NR. The advertised salary is £13.70. Applications close on 24 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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 s
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll contribute to delivering exceptional food and hospitality, essential to providing outstanding care for residents. The role emphasizes the importance of a nutritious diet in supporting resident wellbeing and daily enjoyment. You'll aid in meal preparation, crafting a satisfying dining experience, while also engaging with residents and enhancing their overall hospitality experience. We're looking for individuals committed to maintaining high kitchen standards, showing reliability, consideration, and care. No formal qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar setting is beneficial. Rewards include competitive pay, training, development opportunities, and various company benefits.
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, recognized for offering exceptional care and nurturing environments. At Barchester, we focus on delivering first-class health and personal care services that meet the needs of our residents. Our priority is to ensure residents receive individualized attention that promotes their wellbeing and quality of life. By integrating compassionate care with top-notch hospitality, Barchester creates an atmosphere where residents feel cherished and valued. Our staff, like Kitchen Assistants, play an integral role in upholding these standards, showcasing professionalism and dedication daily.
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 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.
- Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
- Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Bath
BA2 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Bath
BA2 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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