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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Cirencester, GL7 5DT Permanent £13.21
Posted 4 August 2026 Closing date 3 October 2026
Kemble Rail Station (4.7 miles away) High Street (11.8 miles away)

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. Flexible working - Alternative weekends, shift times 10am-8pm 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.

Main duties of the job

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. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. Flexible working - Alternative weekends, shift times 10am-8pm. When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you're crucial to your care home's success. We're looking for someone committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, but similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits package including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more.

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.

Flexible working - Alternative weekends, shift times 10am-8pm

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 provides care and support in care homes across the UK. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be part of a team that helps provide first-class food and hospitality, ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support. The role emphasizes the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet for residents' wellbeing and daily enjoyment. You'll work closely with colleagues to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for residents. You'll have opportunities to get to know residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and develop your skills. The company values dedication and offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various retail discounts. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards in its kitchen and food preparation processes while seeking reliable, considerate, and caring staff to join its team.

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