Kitchen Assistant – Care Home | Barchester Healthcare (NHS Jobs)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary: £13.21 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (Part-time opportunities may also be available)
Employer: Barchester Healthcare (Listed via NHS Jobs)
Reference Number: 1526707203
Date Posted: 15 July 2026
Job Overview
Barchester Healthcare is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join its care home team in Dudley. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy preparing food, supporting residents, and working in a caring environment.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help deliver nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hospitality. Your work will directly contribute to improving the health, wellbeing, and daily experience of residents.
About Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading care home providers, delivering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care. The organisation values compassionate people who are committed to making a positive difference in residents’ lives through excellent care and hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
- Support food preparation in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Help create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.
- Work closely with chefs and kitchen colleagues.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and stored correctly.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
Essential Requirements
- Reliable and hardworking.
- Caring and considerate attitude.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or care setting is desirable but not essential.
- No formal qualifications are required.
Salary and Benefits
- £13.21 per hour.
- Permanent employment.
- Full-time position.
- Free training and career development.
- Wellbeing and employee support tools.
- Retail discounts and savings.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Employee of the Month recognition.
- Long Service Awards.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Supportive working environment.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin or continue a career in the UK care sector. If you enjoy helping others, preparing meals, and contributing to residents’ wellbeing, this role offers rewarding work, ongoing training, and excellent employee benefits.
Visa Sponsorship
No visa sponsorship information was stated in the job advertisement. Applicants should confirm sponsorship eligibility directly with the employer before applying.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official NHS/Careerjet job listing.