Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Agincare Homes Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Training up to QCF Level 5

Company pension

On-demand pay

Right to work in UK

Job summary

Agincare Homes Holdings is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for a bank (zero-hour) contract at Bluegrove care home in London. You will assist the chef in preparing nutritious meals, keep kitchen areas clean and compliant with food safety rules, and contribute to a warm dining environment for residents.

This role welcomes applicants with no care background and offers training to develop skills up to QCF Level 5, plus pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliable and well-organised, with a warm, friendly approach.
• Able to follow food safety, COSHH and health & safety guidelines.
• No care background required; your care shows in the meals you help prepare.

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

Reliability

Organisation

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Job 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 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 bank contract (zero hour)
• 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

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the 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

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