Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care Home
About this role
Kitchen Assistant (Bank / Flexible Hours)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client / Setting: Edgbaston Beaumont (Barchester Healthcare – Assisted Living)
Location: 32 St James Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B15 2NX
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Hours: Flexible / Bank (0.00 contracted hours)
Shift Pattern: Days
Employment Type: Bank (Casual / Flexible Cover)
Looking for flexible kitchen and hospitality work in a rewarding care setting?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we match reliable hospitality and kitchen support staff with premier care providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are seeking a dedicated Bank Kitchen Assistant to join the culinary team at Edgbaston Beaumont in Birmingham.
📞 Call us to discuss your next role: 0800 048 5434
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a flexible, casual position designed to cover planned and unplanned absences (such as annual leave or sick cover). As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and exceptional dining experiences to residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist chefs with basic food preparation, plating, and serving meals.
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
Wash kitchenware, utensils, and equipment efficiently to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Support food service and interact warmly with residents to enhance their dining experience.
Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety guidelines at all times.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a dependable, caring individual who takes pride in maintaining immaculate kitchen standards.
Requirements & Experience:
Formal qualifications are not required; previous experience in a commercial or care kitchen is a plus.
A reliable, hardworking, and flexible approach to working hours.
Caring, polite, and respectful manner with an interest in resident wellbeing.
Commitment to high hygiene and food safety standards.
REWARDS & BENEFITS PACKAGE
In exchange for your contribution and flexibility, you will receive:
Competitive Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour.
True Schedule Flexibility—pick up shifts that suit your schedule.
Free Continuous Training & Development tailored to build your culinary skills.
Barchester Hospitality Awards: Opportunity to be recognized through national culinary awards.
Career Growth: Potential pathway into permanent kitchen roles across Barchester’s network.