Caring Kitchen Assistant in Care Home Team

NHS Jobs; Fleet; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Fleet is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Fleet Hall Care Home. You will support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment to ensure the safe production of meals and beverages for residents.

Our team values compassion, respect and accountability, and we provide learning and development opportunities within a supportive culture across our growing network of homes.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving & Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to work efficiently with a high level of physical effort and handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive, flexible approach to teamwork.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure safe production of meals and beverages for residents.
• Contribute to team working and respond promptly to reasonable work instructions.
• Assist in advising on supplies and ordering of replacement goods as needed.
• Respect residents and their visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Teamwork

Stamina

Care for residents

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Fleet is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Fleet Hall Care Home. You will support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment to ensure the safe production of meals and beverages for residents.

Our team values compassion, respect and accountability, and we provide learning and development opportunities within a supportive culture across our growing network of homes.