Job Advertisement: Bank Kitchen Assistant

Position: Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Location: Newton House Care Home, 148 Barrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AF

Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

Contract Type: Bank / Zero-Hours (Casual, part-time with flexible working to cover planned or unplanned absences)

Shift Pattern: Days

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to connect dedicated, hardworking individuals with rewarding hospitality and care opportunities.

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can play an essential part in daily life and wellbeing? As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Barchester, you’ll help provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable residents to enjoy exceptional all-round care. A nutritious diet is vital for health and happiness, and you will help produce wholesome meals and create a wonderful dining experience. Beyond the kitchen, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with residents, enhance their hospitality experience, and build meaningful relationships.

Barchester is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers—and the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for—offering fantastic training, true flexibility, and potential pathways to permanent roles.

About You

To join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will need:

A strong commitment to maintaining the highest hygiene and food preparation standards.
A reliable, considerate, and caring approach.
Flexibility regarding your work patterns to provide essential cover for annual leave or sick leave.
Great attention to detail and wonderful people skills.

(Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, though any similar experience in a commercial or care setting is useful! Full training and development will be provided.)

Rewards & Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour.
True Flexibility: Bank position with variable hours and days to suit your schedule.
Professional Development: Free learning and development opportunities from a top-accredited employer.
Exciting Recognition: Opportunity to shine in the fiercely contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, with potential opportunities to transition into permanent roles.