Care Home Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Avery Healthcare Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Hampshire is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant (Bank) for Pemberley House Care Home. You will support the catering function, assist with food preparation, and maintain hygiene and safety standards for the residents.

As part of a caring team, you will help deliver high-quality meals and beverages while upholding dignity and respect for each resident. DBS and UK work eligibility checks are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker with a high level of sustained physical effort and the ability to cope with a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive, flexible attitude to teamwork.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure hygiene standards are met.
• Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and follow work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Act with respect towards residents and their visitors, upholding their dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Physical stamina

Team working

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Hampshire is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant (Bank) for Pemberley House Care Home. You will support the catering function, assist with food preparation, and maintain hygiene and safety standards for the residents.

As part of a caring team, you will help deliver high-quality meals and beverages while upholding dignity and respect for each resident. DBS and UK work eligibility checks are required.