Kitchen Assistant

Amicacare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eyecare vouchers for VDU roles

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Early access wage scheme

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonus (£200)

Job summary

Amica Care is opening Greenlands Meadow care home and is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team and help create a safe, clean and welcoming dining experience for residents. The role focuses on food safety, infection prevention and supporting residents' dignity and wellbeing, with shifts including alternate weekends.

No formal experience is required; training, including food safety and infection prevention, will be provided.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to learn food safety and infection prevention training.
• Positive attitude, reliability and respect for residents.
• Good communication and teamwork.

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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

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

Amica Care is excited to be opening Greenlands Meadow, our brand-new care home, in September 2026. 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 join Amica Care?

At Amica, you'll find a caring, inclusive culture where people genuinely matter. As a charity, we are values-led and focused on making a meaningful difference, while also being committed to playing our part in protecting the environment. We offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference every day
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers for VDU roles
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free, confidential support for you and your family (wellbeing, counselling, legal advice).
• Early access wage scheme for financial flexibility.
• Long service awards
• A refer a friend bonus of £200.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

The closing date for this vacancy is 5th September 2026.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

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