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Agincare Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 09 October 2026

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Job summary

Package Description: Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily? Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home. Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to. What we offer: £14.80 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Previous kitchen experience This is a part time position, working 30 hours per week, to include alternate weekends A positive, team-focused attitude Your role: Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines Work both independently and as part of the team Engage with residents, bringing warmth and friendlin

Main duties of the job

Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily? Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home. Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to. What we offer includes a competitive hourly wage, a refer a friend scheme, career development, and fully funded training. Youll also benefit from a Blue Light discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Were looking for someone with a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and previous kitchen experience. This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per week, including alternate weekends. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential. Your role will involve supporting the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines, and engaging with residents, bringing warmth and friendliness to the dining experience.

About us

Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, it is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across over 170 locations. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. However, they are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. For those interested in joining the Agincare family, please explore other vacancies on their careers page if this particular role isn't the right fit.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1549396682

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE16 2JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily?

Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home .Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to.

What we offer:

• £14.80 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
• Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Previous kitchen experience
• This is a part time position, working 30 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• A positive, team-focused attitude

Your role:

• Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines
• Work both independently and as part of the team
• Engage with residents, bringing warmth and friendliness to the dining experience

Where you will be working :

• Bluegrove House Care Home, 325 Southwark Park Rd., London SE16 2JN
• Bluegrove House Care Home in Bermondsey, London | Agincare

You dont need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you reliable, organised, and passionate about food? Looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference daily?

Join the Agincare family as a Kitchen Assistant at Bluegrove care home .Youll play an important part in preparing nutritious, delicious meals that our residents can look forward to, helping to make mealtimes enjoyable, comforting and something to look forward to.

What we offer:

• £14.80 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
• Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Previous kitchen experience
• This is a part time position, working 30 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• A positive, team-focused attitude

Your role:

• Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow food safety, COSHH, and health & safety guidelines
• Work both independently and as part of the team
• Engage with residents, bringing warmth and friendliness to the dining experience

Where you will be working :

• Bluegrove House Care Home, 325 Southwark Park Rd., London SE16 2JN
• Bluegrove House Care Home in Bermondsey, London | Agincare

You dont need a care background, your care shows in the meals you help prepare and the welcoming environment you create.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Previous kitchen experience, A positive, team-focused attitude

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, Previous kitchen experience, A positive, team-focused attitude

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

SE16 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE16 2JN

United Kingdom

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

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1549396682

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

London

SE16 2JN

United Kingdom

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