Agincare

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, passionate, and organized individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant. This is a great opportunity to further your career and take on a rewarding role within the health and social care sector.

Main duties of the job

As a kitchen assistant, you will support the chef in creating healthy and balanced meals and snacks, ensuring a good understanding of various dietary requirements and allergens. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen area, following COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols. You will work as a team player, but also have the ability to work independently when needed, effectively managing your time. Additionally, you will offer support, communication, and engagement to the residents.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and 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 to live independently and offers a guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about their career opportunities.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1459878441

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


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 as kitchen assistant today!

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/hampshire/gorseway-nursing-home-hayling-island/
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5859745443

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.25 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
  • Opportunities available:
  • Kitchen Assistant @ 30 hours per week
  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • 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

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

HAYSP

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 as kitchen assistant today!

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/hampshire/gorseway-nursing-home-hayling-island/
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5859745443

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.25 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
  • Opportunities available:
  • Kitchen Assistant @ 30 hours per week
  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • 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

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

HAYSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You don't need to have worked in care before, but a previous role in a different catering environment is great for someone willing to learn. You should have some prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH. You will also need to be a caring, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual who can show empathy to the needs of others.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You don't need to have worked in care before, but a previous role in a different catering environment is great for someone willing to learn. You should have some prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH. You will also need to be a caring, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual who can show empathy to the needs of others.

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

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1459878441

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


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