Care Home Kitchen Assistant (Bank) Nourish Residents

Avery Healthcare Group; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure check funded by Avery

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant - Bank for our Bourn View Care Home in Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, food preparation, and maintaining hygiene to deliver high-quality service to residents.

We value compassion, teamwork, and a proactive approach. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of safety procedures are essential, with DBS disclosure checked and expenses covered by Avery.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals.
• Ensure a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.
• Understand the principles of safe food handling to meet hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team working and respond to colleagues’ directions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items, ensuring timely ordering of replacements.
• Act with respect towards residents and their visitors, preserving dignity and individuality.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer care

Physical stamina

Initiative

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant - Bank for our Bourn View Care Home in Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, food preparation, and maintaining hygiene to deliver high-quality service to residents.

We value compassion, teamwork, and a proactive approach. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of safety procedures are essential, with DBS disclosure checked and expenses covered by Avery.