Kitchen Assistant

Package Description:

We are on the lookout for a reliable, passionate and organised individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant.

Are you looking to further your career and fancy obtaining a new rewarding role within the health & social care sector?

Then come and join the Agincare family as kitchen assistant today!

Where you'll be working

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.72 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay 
• Good CQC rating
• An award for Care Home Provider of the Year

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential and must be able to bake cakes
• On a two week rolling rota
• Week One - Monday 9am to 4.30pm, Tuesday 10am to 6.30pm, Wednesday 10am to 6.30pm, Thursday 10am to 6.30pm and Friday 10am to 6.30pm 
• Week Two - Monday 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday 10.30am to 6.30pm, Thursday 10.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 10am to 6.30pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm

A day in the life of a Kitchen Assistant

• Support the chef to create healthy/balanced meals and snacks, and ensuring a good understanding of various dietary requirements and allergens
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen area, with good levels of hygiene particularly in line with COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols.
• Work as a team player, but have the ability to lone work when needed, effectively managing your time.
• Offer support, communication and engagement to the residents.

About You

You don't have to have worked in care before, a previous role in a different catering environment is great for someone willing to learn. We'd like you to have some prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH.  You will be a caring, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to show empathy to the needs of others.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions 

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