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Kitchen Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Derby, DE73 5XE Permanent £13.21
Posted 4 August 2026 Closing date 3 October 2026
Peartree Rail Station (2.3 miles away) Springfield House (3.4 miles away)

Job summary

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 qualifica

Main duties of the job

The role of a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing first-class food and hospitality to ensure residents receive exceptional all-round care. This position requires assisting in meal production and creating a fulfilling dining experience for residents. The role is critical to the residents' daily enjoyment of life at the care home and extends beyond the kitchen by interacting with residents and enhancing their hospitality experience. Candidates are expected to maintain high standards in the kitchen, be reliable, considerate, and caring. Although formal qualifications are not necessary, experience in a commercial or care setting is useful.

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 prominent provider of care services, focusing on delivering exceptional care and hospitality to residents. The organisation emphasizes the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet in contributing to the wellbeing and daily enjoyment of its residents. Barchester offers various roles within its care homes, providing opportunities for staff to develop their skills and build rewarding careers. The organization values reliability, consideration, and care in its approach to service, striving to meet the quality care standards expected for loved ones. Employees benefit from competitive pay and a robust rewards package.

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