Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated, passionate team in our Cheriton Care Centre, Dorchester.

New £500 welcome bonus available!

• £10 per hour
• Induction training
• Alternate weekends
• Free DBS
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development (up to level 5)
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives
• Full time, part time or bank contracts available

About The Role

Cheriton Care Home has 70 beds, and is located in the heart of Dorchester, close to Brewery Square and all the town’s amenities. We’re within easy reach of the A35 and both train stations. We are also right on the bus route to and from Weymouth.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist with the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals, drinks and snacks for residents within the guidelines given by the Registered Care Home Manager and the Cook. You will be working to a high standard of cooking and cleaning regimes for all areas of the kitchen in line with Health and Safety and Company guidelines to ensure safe working practice within the Home.

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’ve been voted as the top care company to work for by Indeed, and our team agree – we’re proud that we average at 4/5* on employee reviews.

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986, this year we’re celebrating 35 years! With over 3,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. With over 50 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.