Kitchen Assistant – Care Home (Bath)

About the role

As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home in Bath, you will support the delivery of nutritious meals and a pleasant dining experience for residents. The role involves assisting the kitchen team in preparing and serving food while maintaining high standards of hygiene and hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to residents' dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support senior kitchen staff with cooking, plating, and stock management.
• Ensure meals are delivered on time to residents.
• Follow food safety and health regulations.
• Help receive, store, and rotate deliveries.
• Participate in kitchen team meetings and training sessions.

Required profile

• Reliable and punctual.
• Considerate and caring attitude towards residents.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work 4 × 10‑hour shifts, including alternate weekends.
• No formal qualifications required; experience in a commercial or care setting is advantageous.

Required skills

• Basic food preparation.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to lift supplies.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.70.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Retail discounts and savings.
• Referral bonuses and employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for career progression within Barchester Healthcare.