Kitchen AssistantNHS
Job summary
Package Description: Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily? Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Regency Care Home. Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to. What we offer: £12.72 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Previous kitchen experience Flexible to work 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends A positive, team-focused attitude Your role: Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines Work both independently and as part of the team Engage with residents, bringing warmth and friendli
Main duties of the job
Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Regency Care Home where you'll play an important role in preparing nutritious and delicious meals that residents can look forward to. You'll help make mealtimes enjoyable and comforting. The role offers £12.72 per hour with benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1000), career development, fully funded training to QCF Level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Requirements include 12 months' right to work in the UK, previous kitchen experience, and flexibility to work 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends. A positive, team-focused attitude is also essential. Your responsibilities will include supporting the chef in meal preparations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and following food safety, COSHH, and health and safety guidelines. Engagement with residents to create a warm and friendly dining experience is part of the role. A care background is not needed, as care is shown through meal preparation and creating a welcoming environment.
Job description
Package Description: Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily?
Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Regency Care Home. Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to.
What we offer:
- £12.72 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
- Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
- Blue Light discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On-demand pay
Were looking for:
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
- Previous kitchen experience
- Flexible to work 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends
- A positive, team-focused attitude
Your role:
- Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines
- Work both independently and as part of the team
- Engage with residents, bringing warmth and friendliness to the dining experience
You dont need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.
If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!
About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England, becoming one of the country's leading family-owned care providers with over 5,500 team members nationwide. It delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations, regulated by the CQC for adult services and by Ofsted for children's services. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Committed to creating an inclusive workplace, Agincare welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Currently, visa sponsorship is not offered. If this specific role isn't suitable, exploring other vacancies is encouraged to find a fitting opportunity.