# Kitchen Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/4a79788b-d00d-4920-a900-9bdcb4338e31 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/4a79788b-d00d-4920-a900-9bdcb4338e31.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Gateshead, NE8 3SA, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Kitchen assistant - **Salary:** £12.76 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T13:39:59.534Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1208 - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary This role is 16 Hours per week - Working times are 7am 3.30pm and 10am 6.30pm (2 Days per week) - Including alternate weekends ** 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 ... ### Main duties of the job This role is specifically designed for those passionate about assisting in the care for the elderly. At Akari Care, we strive to provide an environment where our residents feel valued and respected. The Kitchen Assistant plays a crucial role in collaborating with the Cook and broader catering team to maintain the kitchen's smooth operation. Key duties involve menu creation, plating, and arranging trollies, while ensuring a personalized service that respects religious and cultural needs of residents. The role requires keen attention to individual needs to ensure meal times remain a delightful experience. Candidates should embrace Akari Cares core values, demonstrating personal excellence, community spirit, and kindness. ### About us Akari Care operates award-winning homes focusing on providing excellent care to the elderly. The company values creating environments where residents are not only respected and valued but also receive personalized care tailored to their needs. Akari Care is committed to a culture of shared values, encouraging new employees to actively promote and embody these ideals across the organization. The company places emphasis on creating positive experiences for both residents and staff, making it a community-centred, supportive workplace. With opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to training, Akari Care seeks employees who demonstrate compassion, resilience, and adaptability. ### Details - Date posted: 07 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.76 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1548385545 - Job locations: Akari Care, Gateshead, NE8 3SA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ** This role is 16 Hours per week - Working times are 7am 3.30pm and 10am 6.30pm (2 Days per week) - Including alternate weekends **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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience of working within a similar environment, kitchen and food preparation experience, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, caring and flexible nature, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging personality. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.