Kitchen Assistant

Amicacare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme for you

Early access wage scheme

£200 Refer a Friend bonus

Friendly, supportive team culture

Job summary

Amica Care in Taunton is opening Greenlands Meadow and seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team, helping provide nutritious meals and a safe dining experience for residents.

No formal experience required; training including food safety and infection prevention will be provided. Shifts include weekends, with a supportive team and opportunities to grow within the home.

Qualifications

• You do not need formal experience to apply, but you should be willing to learn and complete the required training, including food safety and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with food preparation, meal service and the preparation of drinks and snacks for residents.
• Help create a positive dining experience by serving meals safely, respectfully and in line with residents' needs.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention throughout each shift.
• Follow food safety procedures, including safe food handling, allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation.
• Assist with deliveries, safe food storage and reporting any equipment faults, hazards or concerns.
• Work as part of the kitchen and wider home team, communicating respectfully with colleagues and residents.
• Follow Amica Care policies, procedures and values, including health and safety and mandatory training requirements.

Job description

Greenlands Meadow, Taunton
£12.82 per hour | Permanent Role | Various Shifts Available

Amica Care is excited to be opening Greenlands Meadow, our brand-new care home, opening soon. We are now looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team and help create a safe, clean and welcoming dining experience for our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new team from the very beginning, supporting the preparation and service of nutritious meals that make a real difference to residents' wellbeing every day.

The Role

The Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in maintaining food safety, infection prevention standards and supporting residents' dignity and wellbeing.

Various shifts available inclusive of the requirement to work alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with food preparation, meal service and the preparation of drinks and snacks for residents.
• Help create a positive dining experience by serving meals safely, respectfully and in line with residents' needs.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention throughout each shift.
• Follow food safety procedures, including safe food handling, allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation.
• Assist with deliveries, safe food storage and reporting any equipment faults, hazards or concerns.
• Work as part of the kitchen and wider home team, communicating respectfully with colleagues and residents.
• Follow Amica Care policies, procedures and values, including health and safety and mandatory training requirements.

About You

You do not need formal experience to apply, but you should be willing to learn and complete the required training, including food safety and infection prevention. Previous experience in a kitchen, domestic or food preparation role would be helpful, but what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to support residents with care and respect.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, can follow instructions and works well as part of a team. You will be organised, respectful and compassionate, with good communication skills and a professional approach to supporting a safe, welcoming dining experience for residents.

Why Amica Care

As a values-led charity, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Early access wage scheme
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus
• Friendly, supportive team culture

Make every meal matter. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Be part of something special from day one.

Closing date: 8 October 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please. We will be in touch if we require your support.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.