About this role
Job summary Package Description: We are on the lookout for a reliable, passionate and organised individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant / laundry 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 / laundry assistant today! Where you'll be working: Click here to view the care home: include link https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/gainsborough-care-home-swanage/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gainsborough-googlebusinessprofile Care Quality Commission rating - Good As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.72 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. 30 hours per week Shift pattern : Week 1 Monday - 8-4 laundry Tuesday - 8-4 laundry Friday - 8-4 kitchen Saturday - 8-4 kitchen S
Main duties of the job We are seeking a reliable and passionate individual for the role of kitchen assistant/laundry assistant. This permanent position offers a salary of £12.72 per hour. The role involves working 30 hours per week, following a shift pattern over a two-week cycle covering both kitchen and laundry duties. You will be supporting the chef in creating nutritious meals, maintaining hygiene standards in line with COSHH regulations, and working both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential. As part of Agincare, you will also benefit from a refer a friend scheme, career development opportunities, and a company pension scheme. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With a team of over 4,500 members, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, continually growing with more than 100 locations across England. These locations include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed interviews and career opportunities. Their services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and they place a strong emphasis on equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
We are on the lookout for a reliable, passionate and organised individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant / laundry asssitant.
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 askitchen assistant / laundry assistanttoday!
Where you'll be working
Click here to view the care home: include link https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/gainsborough-care-home-swanage/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gainsborough-googlebusinessprofile Care Quality Commission rating -GoodAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.72 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 payWhat 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. 30 hours per weekShift pattern :Week 1Monday - 8-4 laundry
Tuesday - 8-4 laundry
Friday - 8-4 kitchen
Saturday - 8-4 kitchen
Sunday - 8-4 kitchen
Week 2Tuesday - 8-4 laundry
Wednesday - 8-4 laundry
Thursday - 8-4 kitchen
Friday - 8-4 kitchen
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. Additionally to these tasks you will be required to assist with the laundryAbout 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
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous experience in a kitchen setting and some prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH are essential.
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
Swanage
BH19 1LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)