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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Knaresborough, HG5 8LS Permanent £13.21
Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Knaresborough Rail Station (1.1 miles, direct) Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (18.0 miles, direct) Bus Stn Stand 4 (3.0 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

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home, the role involves helping to provide first-class food and hospitality for residents, contributing to their overall care and support. This position ensures residents have a nutritious and fulfilling dining experience, aiding in their well-being and enjoyment of daily life. The role is vital, focusing on meal production and dining service, and offers the opportunity to connect with residents and improve the hospitality experience. The ideal candidate is committed to maintaining high kitchen standards, reliable, considerate, and caring. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, but experience in a similar setting is valued. The role includes free training, development opportunities, access to support tools, retail discounts, referral bonus schemes, and recognitions for employee excellence.

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 provider focused on delivering first-class care and hospitality to its residents. The organisation prioritizes the well-being and enjoyment of life for residents, ensuring they have access to a nutritious diet and exceptional care services. Barchester Healthcare values its staff, offering comprehensive training and development programs to support career growth. Additionally, they have a rewards package designed to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of their employees through bonuses, discounts, and recognitions. The company prides itself on creating fulfilling experiences both for residents and staff, emphasizing a supportive and dynamic work environment that enhances resident care.

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