Kitchen Assistant

Agincare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 23,419,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Regency Care Home to help prepare nourishing meals and support residents during dining times. You’ll contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere and assist the chef with preparing balanced menus.

We offer 24 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and teamwork. Prior kitchen experience is useful, but a positive attitude and reliability are essential. On-demand pay and pension benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 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

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

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. 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

• £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

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

About Us

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.

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 isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers