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Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 14 April 2026

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Job summary

This is a role as a Kitchen Assistant at a care home operated by Agincare Homes Holdings in London. The job involves supporting the chef in meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, and assisting residents. The successful candidate will be a caring, enthusiastic, and empathetic individual who is willing to learn and work as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant will support the chef in creating healthy and balanced meals and snacks, ensuring a good understanding of dietary requirements and allergens. They will also maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area, working as a team player while also having the ability to work independently. The role also involves offering support, communication, and engagement with the residents.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. They are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, including care homes, home care branches, and supported living properties.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461790797

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE1 4SH


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/london/tower-bridge-care-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=towerbridgegooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=towerbridge

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £13.15 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
  • 30 hours per week

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

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/london/tower-bridge-care-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=towerbridgegooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=towerbridge

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £13.15 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
  • 30 hours per week

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No prior experience in care is required, but a previous role in a different catering environment is preferred. The candidate should have some knowledge of food safety and COSHH regulations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No prior experience in care is required, but a previous role in a different catering environment is preferred. The candidate should have some knowledge of food safety and COSHH regulations.

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

London

SE1 4SH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE1 4SH


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

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461790797

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE1 4SH


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