Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

“Valuing colleagues, working collaboratively, passionate about learning, a culture of knowledge and excelling in the work we undertake,” these are our values, what are yours?

Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support?

Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you.

Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you.

What’s on Offer

Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including …

• A salary of £10 per hour
• £500 welcome bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - Up to £1000
• Alternate Weekends
• Induction training
• Free DBS
• Fully funded training and career development 
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.

About the Role

Gorseway Nursing Home is located within the village-style community of Gorseway Park and is set within four acres of secluded and landscaped gardens on Hayling Island. 

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.