Caring Kitchen Assistant — Bank Shift (Care Home)

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. You will support the catering function, help with food preparation, and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe production of meals for residents.

This role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling, and the ability to work under a demanding workload as part of a caring team dedicated to residents' dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be able to handle a demanding workload with physical effort.
• Demonstrate initiative and team working.

Responsibilities

• Support catering and food preparation in a clean kitchen.
• Maintain hygiene standards to ensure safe meals for residents.
• Assist with supply ordering and replacement goods as needed.
• Treat residents and visitors with dignity and respect.

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. You will support the catering function, help with food preparation, and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe production of meals for residents.

This role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling, and the ability to work under a demanding workload as part of a caring team dedicated to residents' dignity and comfort.