Caring Kitchen Assistant - Safe Food Prep for Residents

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knowle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare

Opportunities to learn and progress

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a bank post at Birchmere Mews Care Home. The role focuses on food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen, and delivering a high-quality catering service to residents.

A DBS check and proof of right to work are required, with Avery covering the DBS cost. The role requires physical effort, strong hygiene practices, and a caring attitude towards residents, with opportunities to learn and progress within Avery’s values-driven care

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• High standards of personal hygiene.
• Capacity for sustained physical effort and a demanding workload.
• Initiative and a positive, flexible approach to teamwork.
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
• Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive catering service to residents
• Apply the principles of safe food handling to the highest standards of hygiene
• Contribute fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues and carrying out reasonable instructions promptly
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used and order replacement goods in good time
• Act towards residents and visitors in a way that respects their dignity and individuality

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Hygiene standards

Sustained physical effort

Initiative and teamwork

Caring attitude towards residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a bank post at Birchmere Mews Care Home. The role focuses on food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen, and delivering a high-quality catering service to residents.

A DBS check and proof of right to work are required, with Avery covering the DBS cost. The role requires physical effort, strong hygiene practices, and a caring attitude towards residents, with opportunities to learn and progress within Avery’s values-driven care