# Kitchen Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/6284fa40-79f4-46cd-894b-97b28e65cda2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant/6284fa40-79f4-46cd-894b-97b28e65cda2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Kitchen assistant - **Salary:** £12.76 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-12-11T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T07:18:14.919Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1350 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1562638985&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Please note this is a 14hr contract Weekend only. 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. ### Main duties of the job Working as a Kitchen Assistant at Akari Care, you will have the opportunity to build a long-term career in an award-winning environment. Our mission is to ensure that residents feel valued, respected, and receive personalized care. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Cook and the catering team to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be involved in menu creation, plating, arranging trollies, and supporting residents with high-quality care. It is essential to be sensitive to individual religious and cultural dietary needs, ensuring that each resident receives personalized service. You are the critical link between the kitchen and serving areas, and you will help ensure mealtimes are smooth and enjoyable. Join us in upholding our values of personal excellence, community spirit, kindness, and compassion, and in return, you will receive opportunities for career development and skills enhancement to support vulnerable adults. ### About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the elderly within their award-winning homes. Our organizational values emphasize creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive personalized care tailored to their needs. At Akari Care, we prioritize hiring team members who embody and promote these values, ensuring high standards across the organization. As part of Akari Care, you will collaborate with a team committed to making a tangible positive impact on the lives of older adults. We offer the opportunity for career growth and skill development, recognizing contributions through competitive salaries and supportive work culture. Employees benefit from flexible work patterns and a focus on personal development plans within a respectful and inclusive community. Uniforms and training are provided, along with a range of benefits aimed at fostering a rewarding and fulfilling work experience within our community-focused care homes. ### Details - Date posted: 13 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.76 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1562638985 - Job locations: Akari Care, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities **Please note this is a 14hr contract Weekend only** 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 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. ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.