Kitchen AssistantNHS

Job summary

Package 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 our Gorseway care home. Youll 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: £12.72 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Previous kitchen experience Opportunities Available: Kitchen Assistant to work 30 hours per week - each shift is 10 hours long, there are 3 shifts a week to include working alternative weekends Bank Kitchen Assistant - this is a zero hour contract Combination of shift times; 7.30am - 5.30pm and 9.30am - 7.30pm No set shifts, flexible rota A positive, team-focused attitude Your role: Suppor

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant position at Agincare Homes Holdings offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at the Gorseway care home on Hayling Island. This role involves contributing to meal preparation under the guidance of the chef, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and creating a welcoming dining environment for residents. The position offers £12.72 per hour and benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, and a company pension. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and previous kitchen experience. The job offers flexibility in shift patterns but requires working alternate weekends. The atmosphere at Agincare is team-focused, and theres an emphasis on making a positive impact on residents' mealtimes.

Job description

Package 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 our Gorseway care home.Youll 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:

• £12.72 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
• Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Previous kitchen experience
• Opportunities Available:
• Kitchen Assistant to work 30 hours per week - each shift is 10 hours long, there are 3 shifts a week to include working alternative weekends
• Bank Kitchen Assistant - this is a zero hour contract
• Combination of shift times; 7.30am - 5.30pm and 9.30am - 7.30pm
• No set shifts, flexible rota
• 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

You dont need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.

Where you'll be workingGorseway care home

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/hampshire/gorseway-nursing-home-hayling-island/
• Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5859745443

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!

About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys 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 isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

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About us

Agincare Homes Holdings, part of Agincare, is a well-established family-owned care provider in the UK, supporting communities for over 40 years. With over 5,500 staff nationwide, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. The organisation is a strong advocate for inclusive employment and supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community. Agincare is dedicated to offering guaranteed interviews to eligible applicants from these groups. All adult services under Agincare carry regulation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), while children's services hold regulation from Ofsted. The company remains committed to inclusivity and encourages applications across diverse backgrounds.