Kitchen Assistant

Agincare Group; North Hayling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain high cleanliness standards. The role entails working 30 or 40 hours per week, with 10-hour shifts including weekends. Previous kitchen experience and knowledge of food safety is necessary. Join a compassionate team focused on catering to the needs of residents in a nurturing environment. Equal opportunity employer, with commitment to supportive hiring practices.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonuses

Guaranteed interview for care leavers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is required.
• Ability to support chef in meal preparation while adhering to dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create healthy meals and snacks while ensuring hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
• Work as part of a team while effectively managing time.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Empathy towards residents

Job 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!

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Kitchen Assistant @ 30 hours per week
• Kitchen Assistant @ 40 hours per week
• Working 10 hours shifts per week from either 7.30am to 5.30pm or from 9am to 7pm to include alternative weekends
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is required for this role

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. 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

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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

Application Deadline: 14/01/2026

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