Kitchen Assistant

Agincare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Career development & training up to QC

Blue Light discount package

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking reliable kitchen staff in Dorchester to support the chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for residents across our care homes. No care background required, your care shows in the meals and welcoming environment you create.

This role is 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends, in a busy on-site kitchen. Join a values-driven team offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants, a pension scheme, training up to QCF Level 5, and a supportive, friendly

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Flexible to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.

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

Previous kitchen experience

Positive team attitude

Job description

Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily?,

• 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.

• Previous kitchen experience


• Flexible to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends


• A positive, team-focused attitude


• For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country's 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.


• £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