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. 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 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. 35 hours per week 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.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a reliable, organised, and passionate individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant. This role offers an opportunity to further your career within the health and social care sector at Agincare. You will be working in Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage. Our staff enjoy £12.72 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, fully funded training, a Blue Light care discount package, and a company pension scheme. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months on their right to work in the UK and previous experience in a kitchen setting. You will support chefs in creating balanced meals, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and interacting with residents. You should have a knowledge of food safety and COSHH regulations.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to grow. The company operates over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers, offering guaranteed interviews or informal career conversations to them. All Agincare care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and the organisation is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all individuals.
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.
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 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. 35 hours per weekA 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
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
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK and previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential. Some knowledge of food safety and COSHH is preferable.
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
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)