Bank Kitchen Assistant – Care Home (Part‑time/Flexible)

About the role

This casual, part‑time position offers flexible working as a Bank Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home. You will help deliver first‑class food and hospitality, ensuring residents receive a healthy, nutritious diet that supports their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Provide cover for planned or unplanned staff absences in the kitchen.
• Prepare and produce meals for residents, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Create a pleasant dining experience and interact with residents to enhance hospitality.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the kitchen.

Required profile

• Reliable, considerate and caring attitude.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and patterns.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest kitchen and food‑preparation standards.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or care‑home setting is useful but not mandatory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80.
• True flexibility with varied hours and days.
• Free learning and development opportunities.
• Potential to progress to a permanent role.
• Participation in the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.