Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
The closing date is 01 November 2026
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 qualific
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in Eastbourne, you'll be an essential part of the care home team. Your role involves providing excellent food and hospitality service to enhance the overall care and well-being of residents. Helping to produce meals and ensuring a fulfilling dining experience are key responsibilities of this position. Barchester Healthcare values commitment to high standards during food preparation and maintaining a caring approach. Experience in a similar commercial or care setting can be beneficial for applicants. The role offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a refer a friend' bonus scheme, and employee rewards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with residents and make a meaningful impact on their daily lives.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, offering residents exceptional all-round care in their facilities. The organisation prioritises the well-being and hospitality of its residents, ensuring they enjoy a high quality of life through nutritious meals and attentive service. With various opportunities to develop skills and build strong connections within the community, Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high standards and providing a supportive environment for its employees. In addition to competitive salaries, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes training, development, and wellness resources, highlighting their dedication to employee satisfaction and development.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1545549987
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
#0508
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
#0508
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications are not necessary, but similar experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications are not necessary, but similar experience 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 details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1545549987
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
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