Caring Kitchen Assistant for Elderly Care Homes

Avery-Healthcare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by Avery Healthcare

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery-Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment for safe meal and beverage production for residents.

Applicants should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH. You will work in a busy team, show initiative and care for residents.

Qualifications

• Hygiene standards for food handling to the highest standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to work efficiently under a demanding workload.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility for team working.

Responsibilities

• Support catering functions in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure safe production of meals and beverages for residents.
• Assist with ordering replacement goods and advising on supply quality.
• Respect residents and visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Team working

Strong work ethic

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery-Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment for safe meal and beverage production for residents.

Applicants should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH. You will work in a busy team, show initiative and care for residents.