Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
The closing date is 08 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 qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gai
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home in Ringwood, you'll be instrumental in providing first-class food and hospitality, helping ensure our residents receive exceptional care. This role is crucial as a healthy diet is key to our residents' wellbeing. You'll participate in meal preparation and create a pleasant dining experience, contributing significantly beyond the kitchen. There are opportunities for professional growth, including interacting with residents to enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. We seek candidates who are dedicated to upholding high standards in the kitchen and food preparation. While formal qualifications aren't essential, experience in a similar role is beneficial. For your hard work, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary of £13.39 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package that includes free training, well-being support, retail discounts, and long service awards. Join us to leverage your attention to detail and people skills in a fulfilling and caring environment.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing exceptional care to residents within its facilities. With a focus on ensuring wellbeing through a nutritious diet, the organisation seeks to deliver comprehensive support and first-class hospitality. As part of this commitment, Barchester Healthcare prioritises the creation of a fulfilling dining experience for residents, recognising the integral role it plays in enhancing their quality of life. The company offers opportunities for career development and personal growth, encouraging team members to engage with residents and contribute meaningfully to their care. Barchester Healthcare values reliable, considerate, and caring professionals who are dedicated to maintaining high standards, whether in the kitchen or during any interaction with residents. The organisation rewards dedication with competitive compensation and a robust rewards package designed to support both personal and professional development. Barchester Healthcare's mission is to create a supportive and rewarding workplace environment.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.39 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1549373970
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ringwood
BH24 2DW
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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained 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
Ringwood
BH24 2DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Ringwood
BH24 2DW
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
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.39 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1549373970
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ringwood
BH24 2DW
United Kingdom
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