Caring Kitchen Assistant for Elderly Care Home

NHS Jobs; Knowle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Birchmere Mews Care Home in Knowle, Solihull. You will support the catering function, assist in food preparation, and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

The ideal candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH. You should be efficient, physically capable, and work well within a friendly, caring team.

Qualifications

• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of meals and beverages.
• Contribute to high-quality and comprehensive service for residents, ensuring hygiene standards are followed.
• Assist with ordering replacement goods and support residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving & Handling knowledge

Team player

Hygiene awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Birchmere Mews Care Home in Knowle, Solihull. You will support the catering function, assist in food preparation, and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

The ideal candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH. You should be efficient, physically capable, and work well within a friendly, caring team.