Job responsibilities
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 Bank 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
We’re looking for
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
- 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
- Previous kitchen experience required for this role
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
Where you'll be working
Gorseway 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
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 CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, previous kitchen experience
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.
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Bank Kitchen Assistant in Tye 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.
