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 Paternoster House. 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: £12.91 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 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.
Main duties of the job
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 Paternoster House. Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to. In this role, you will support the chef in preparing balanced, nutritious meals and snacks, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines, and work both independently and as part of the team. We offer £12.91 per hour, a refer a friend scheme, career development, Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Requirements include a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK and previous kitchen experience. We value a positive, team-focused attitude and engagement with residents to create a warm dining experience.
About us
Agincare is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a caring community provider. It is a family-owned care provider with nearly 6000 team members, expanding daily through recent care home developments and its new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering various services such as care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations in England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, it supports care leavers with guaranteed interviews or career conversations. It also supports the Armed Forces community with guaranteed interviews for service leavers and military community members. All services are regulated by the CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Paternoster House.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:
- £12.91 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
- 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.
If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!
Where you will be working:
- Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Paternoster House | Agincare
- CQC Rating - 'Good'
About us:
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.
As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Previous kitchen experience, A positive, team-focused attitude
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Cirencester
GL7 1JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Bank Kitchen Assistant in Cirencester employer: Agincare
Agincare is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community impact, making it a fulfilling place to work as a Care Assistant. With fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Additionally, Agincare's commitment to inclusivity and support for care leavers and the Armed Forces community further enhances its reputation as a caring and progressive workplace.
