Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Bank  Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated, passionate team in Rochester, Kent.

New £500 welcome bonus available!

 £11.70 per hour

Bank contract (0 hour contract)

 Shift pattern - 7-30am to 3-30 and 1pm tp 6pm 

• Paid induction training
• Alternate weekends
• Free DBS and free uniform
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development (up to level 5)
• Blue Light Card discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives

About The Role

Rochester Care Home has 56 beds, a CQC rating of “Good” and is set close to the amenities of Rochester and Chatham. We’re also well-placed for public transport, with Chatham train station not far away, for trains into London and across to Maidstone.

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.