Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Position Type: Permanent (Full-Time, 32 hours/week, Day Shifts)

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Location: Raleigh Manor Care Home, 13 Drakes Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 4AB

Closing Date: 30 August 2026

About the Opportunity

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are thrilled to partner with Barchester Healthcare to connect dedicated and caring individuals with rewarding support roles in the care sector.

Barchester is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the warm and welcoming team at Raleigh Manor Care Home. In this vital day-shift role, you will help provide the first-class food and hospitality that ensures residents enjoy a healthy, nutritious diet and a fulfilling daily dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist the kitchen team in producing wholesome, high-quality meals that support resident wellbeing.

• Kitchen Standards: Maintain the absolute highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety during the food preparation process.

• Dining Experience: Help create an inviting and enjoyable mealtime atmosphere for every resident.

• Resident Connection: Step beyond the kitchen to interact with residents, getting to know their preferences and enhancing their overall hospitality experience.

About You

While formal qualifications are not necessary—and any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting is simply a bonus—to thrive as a Kitchen Assistant you will bring:

• A highly reliable, considerate, and caring approach.

• A strong commitment to maintaining top-tier kitchen and food hygiene standards.

• Excellent attention to detail and a true passion for providing great service.

• Great people skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the daily lives of older people.

Comprehensive Rewards Package

Barchester offers a competitive hourly rate along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package:

• Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour.

• Professional Growth: Free training and continuous development for all roles to help you build your career.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated wellbeing and mental health support tools.

• Perks & Discounts: A wide range of retail discounts and savings.

• Recognition: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’.

• Bonus Incentives: Unlimited earnings through the ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.