At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the chef in creating healthy meals and maintain kitchen hygiene.
- Company: Join the Agincare family, a leader in health & social care.
- Benefits: Earn £12.50 per hour, enjoy career development and flexible pay options.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and a passion for food safety required.
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
The Chestnuts - Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
- £12.50 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme earn 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
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
- Must be flexible to work 28 hours per week, including alternate weekends
A day in the life of a Kitchen Assistant
- Support the chef to create healthy/balanced meals and snacks, 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.
Kitchen Assistant in Aylesbury employer: Agincare Weymouth
Agincare is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding career as a Night Care Assistant in Rochester, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. With competitive pay, outstanding career development opportunities, and fully funded training up to QCF level 5, Agincare fosters a supportive work culture that values its employees. Join a family-owned company with a strong commitment to community care and enjoy unique benefits such as a Blue Light discount package and a company pension scheme.
