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Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Tarporley, CW6 0EG Bank £13.21
Posted 30 July 2026 Closing date 27 September 2026
Delamere Rail Station (4.5 miles away) Chester Bus Interchange (7.7 miles away)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, 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 and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank 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, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexib

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist in providing first-class food and hospitality to our residents, ensuring their wellbeing through a healthy diet. Your role includes covering for planned or unplanned staff absences and helping create a fulfilling dining experience. This position allows for interaction with residents, enhancing their hospitality experience. Commitment to maintaining high kitchen standards is essential. While formal qualifications aren't required, previous experience in a commercial or care setting would be advantageous. In addition to competitive pay, youll have access to free learning and development opportunities, and the possibility of the role becoming permanent.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, 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 and enhance their hospitality experience.

ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank 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, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to offering exceptional all-round care and support for residents. With a focus on high-quality food and hospitality, Barchester aims to provide an enriching and fulfilling experience for those in their care. The company values flexibility and professional growth, offering employees opportunities for learning and development. Barchester Healthcare runs events like the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, highlighting the significance they place on catering and hospitality within their care homes. They are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering quality care, ensuring residents feel comfortable, cared for, and engaged.

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