Nutrition-Focused Kitchen Assistant for Care Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

£12.91 per hour

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Career development

Blue Light discount

Pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House in Gloucestershire to support the chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks. You will help maintain clean, hygienic kitchen standards and ensure safe food handling, while engaging with residents to create a warm dining atmosphere.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a caring approach, with on‑site work in a care home setting. UK right to work and kitchen experience are essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK.
• Previous kitchen experience required.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.

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.
• You don’t need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Job description

Agincare is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House in Gloucestershire to support the chef in preparing nutritious meals and snacks. You will help maintain clean, hygienic kitchen standards and ensure safe food handling, while engaging with residents to create a warm dining atmosphere.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a caring approach, with on‑site work in a care home setting. UK right to work and kitchen experience are essential requirements.