Bank Kitchen Assistant

Agincare; West Town; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Career development

Training to Level 5

Blue Light discount

Pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the chef in preparing balanced meals and snacks for residents. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, following food safety guidelines, and working both independently and as part of a team to deliver a welcoming dining experience.

The position operates on a zero-hour contract with a flexible rota; prior kitchen experience is required, and a minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK.
• Previous kitchen experience required for this role.
• Zero hour contract with flexible rota.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

Eligibility & Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK


• Bank Kitchen Assistant - this is a zero hour contract


• Combination of shift times; 7.30am - 5.30pm and 9.30am - 7.30pm


• No set shifts, flexible rota


• A positive, team-focused attitude


• Previous kitchen experience required for this role

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 don't need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.

Benefits

• £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

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.