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Salary for this role£13 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Occupation check: unlikely to qualify at this role level Kitchen Assistant - Assistant Cook maps to SOC 9263 Kitchen and catering assistants, which is not among the Skilled Worker codes verified on Tarve (effective 8 April 2026). Nearest eligible code: 5434 Chefs, £33,400 going rate. Ask the employer which code they would sponsor under. Don't waste an application: see roles that do qualify

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Role description

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. 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

The job entails working in a kitchen environment where the primary responsibility is ensuring the smooth running of all kitchen processes. This involves tasks like menu creation, food plating, and trolley arrangement, aiming to provide support and care for the residents. The role demands a person passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. It is crucial to be mindful of individual religious and cultural backgrounds, ensuring that meal choices are tailored to these needs, and that residents receive personalized service. As a Kitchen Assistant, one serves as the vital link between the kitchen and serving areas, focusing on making mealtimes a pleasant experience while catering to every resident's individual requirements. The idea is to align with the values of Akari Care, demonstrating qualities like community spirit and a compassionate nature, which in turn, allows for career growth, learning, and development in assisting vulnerable adults.

About us

Akari Care is an organization dedicated to providing care for the elderly, aiming to establish an environment of value and respect for their residents. They focus on offering personalized care that aligns with the needs and backgrounds of their residents, emphasizing the nurturing of a community spirit and personal excellence. Akari Care is committed to upholding distinct values within the organization and ensures that new colleagues resonate with these principles. The organization provides opportunities for career development and skill enhancement in caring for vulnerable adults, supporting a community where every resident is respected and included. Akari Care places a strong emphasis on maintaining a work culture that is adaptable, inclusive, and consistently mindful of individual differences and requirements. This environment forms a substantial part of providing exceptional care and ensuring that employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions to this mission.

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1554787341

Job locations

Akari Care

Jesmond

NE2 1TL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 and kitchen and food preparation experience are required. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is needed, alongside having a caring nature and a flexible, adaptable approach. The role demands resilience, an ability to work under pressure, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. It is necessary to treat everyone with respect, adapting to the differing needs of colleagues and residents.

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

Akari Care Limited

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