Kitchen Assistant

Agincare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF Level

On-demand pay

Company pension scheme

Right to work in UK (12 months)

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Agincare Group is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Regency Care Home in Derby. You will help the chef prepare nutritious meals and snacks, while contributing to a clean, safe dining environment and friendly resident interactions.

No care background required; your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming atmosphere you create. Training up to QCF Level 5 is funded by the company.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organised, with a passion for food.
• No care background required; good meals make a difference.
• Willingness to engage with residents and work as part of a team.

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

Reliable

Organised

Food-loving

Job description

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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
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay
• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK
• 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.