Kitchen Assistant - BANK

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Main duties of the job

Akari Care is looking for a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join our North Shields team. You'll collaborate closely with the Cook to ensure efficient kitchen operations. Responsibilities involve menu creation, plating, and catering to residents' cultural and dietary preferences, ensuring they receive personalized service. We value staff who promote our core values and make a positive impact on the elderly. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, paid DBS check, uniform, and ongoing training. Key qualifications include experience in similar environments, food preparation skills, and a Food Hygiene Certificate.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing award-winning care for the elderly, prioritizing residents' dignity and individual needs. Emphasizing values of respect, professionalism, and personalized care, we aim to create environments where residents thrive. Our North Shields location is seeking team members who share this commitment and can contribute to maintaining a supportive, inclusive community. Employees benefit from comprehensive development opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to gain valuable experience in a caring setting. We strive to foster a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence within each home.

Details

• Date posted: 09 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.76 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1514719893
• Job locations: Akari Care, North Shields, NE29 6XP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.

We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.

As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.