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Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON
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Role description
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.
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 be crucial in providing the first-class food and hospitality that enable exceptional all-round care for residents. You'll help produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience, covering for any planned or unplanned absences. While formal qualifications aren't necessary, commitment to maintaining high standards and any experience in a similar setting would be beneficial. The role offers true flexibility and opportunities for free learning and development, leading to potential permanent positions if performed well.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, valued for its commitment to quality care and improvement. The organisation prides itself on fostering a professional environment that emphasizes excellent hospitality and care services in its facilities. Barchester Healthcare promises a rewarding workplace that encourages learning and development, providing employees numerous opportunities to expand their skills. The organisation acknowledges the significant role played by all staff, including roles like the Bank Kitchen Assistant, which are integral to providing high-standard nutrition and dining experiences to their residents.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1541782361
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Washington
NE38 8HZ
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 26 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.