Kitchen Assistant

Agincare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Training up to QCF Level 5

Company pension

On-demand pay

Right to work in UK

Job summary

Agincare Group in London is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home to help prepare nutritious meals for residents and support dining experiences. The role emphasizes reliability, organisation, and a caring approach to residents.

You will assist with meal preparation, maintain hygiene, and follow safety guidelines while working with a team and engaging residents during mealtimes.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised and passionate about food.
• Experience in preparing balanced meals for residents or similar settings.
• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK.

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

Food prep

Meal service

Hygiene standards

Resident engagement

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

Where you will be working :

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 the UK. 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.