Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This 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 YOU When 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 PACKAGE As 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of Bank Kitchen Assistant at Barchester care home is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working arrangements. You will assist in providing high-quality food and hospitality to ensure exceptional care and support for residents. Your responsibilities include covering for absences and helping to produce meals, contributing to a satisfying dining experience for residents. This role offers a chance to interact with residents and improve their hospitality experience. Qualities sought in candidates include reliability, consideration, a caring approach, and flexibility in work patterns. Experience in a commercial or care setting is beneficial, though formal qualifications aren't required. Competitive pay, learning opportunities, and a chance for acquiring a permanent role are part of the rewards package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider that focuses on delivering first-class care and hospitality to its residents. The organisation provides various care and support to its residents with an aim to enhance wellbeing and daily life quality. Barchester ensures a healthy and nutritious diet for residents, recognizing the importance of proper nutrition to their overall wellbeing. They offer various learning and development opportunities and competitive pay for staff. The company values high standards in care and catering services, as indicated by their annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, demonstrating their commitment to excellent service.