Kitchen Assistant

Agincare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 31,806,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.80 per hour

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Career development & fully funded QCF

Blue Light discount package

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home in the UK. You will support the chef to prepare balanced meals and snacks, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety guidelines within a friendly, resident-focused dining setting.

The role is part-time (30 hours/week) with alternate weekends, offering on-demand pay, pension scheme, and career development through funded training up to QCF Level 5.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Previous kitchen experience required.

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

Team player

Food safety awareness

Job 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 Bluegrove care home. You'll 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

• £14.80 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

We’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Previous kitchen experience
• This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per week, to include 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

Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, it is one of the country's leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. However, they are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. For those interested in joining the Agincare family, please explore other vacancies on their careers page if this particular role isn't the right fit.