Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

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 The Chestnuts - Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.50 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 Previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential. Must be flexible to work 28 hours per week, including alternate weekends 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, w

Main duties of the job

We are in search of a reliable, passionate, and organized individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant. If you're looking to advance your career and are interested in a rewarding role within the health and social care sector, the Agincare family welcomes you. As a kitchen assistant, you'll be supporting the chef in creating healthy meals, understanding dietary requirements and allergens, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and engaging with residents. We offer competitive pay, career development, and training opportunities. You should have prior kitchen experience, a right to work in the UK for at least 12 months, and flexible availability, including weekends.

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service. With over 5,500 team members, Agincare is among the UKs largest care providers. We operate in more than 170 locations nationwide, offering a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra and supported living, and live-in care. Agincare supports care leavers, the Armed Forces community, and promotes equal opportunities in employment. Our services are regulated by the CQC. Though we cannot sponsor visas, we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Explore exciting career opportunities with us.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1529775063
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN, United Kingdom

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 askitchen assistanttoday!

• The Chestnuts - Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN

• £12.50 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

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential.
• Must be flexible to work 28 hours per week, including alternate weekends

• 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.

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.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities.As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.

As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions