Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Warm Dining

Agincare; Poole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training to QCF Level 5

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Right to work in the UK (minimum 12m)

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Chalgrove Care Home in Poole to assist the kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards. You will work closely with the chef and engage with residents to make mealtimes welcoming and enjoyable.

No care background is required; your care is shown in the meals you help prepare and the warm dining environment you help create.

Qualifications

• No care background required; your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment.
• Follow hygiene, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines.
• Ability to work with residents to create a pleasant dining experience.

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 safety awareness

Teamwork

Meal preparation

Job description

Agincare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Chalgrove Care Home in Poole to assist the kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards. You will work closely with the chef and engage with residents to make mealtimes welcoming and enjoyable.

No care background is required; your care is shown in the meals you help prepare and the warm dining environment you help create.