Caring Kitchen Assistant: Safe, Quality Meals

Avery Healthcare; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Godmanchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function and maintain high standards of hygiene for resident meals and beverages.

You will work as part of a caring team, upholding safety and quality in food preparation, with a focus on resident dignity and comfort. DBS disclosure is required and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Godmanchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function and maintain high standards of hygiene for resident meals and beverages.

You will work as part of a caring team, upholding safety and quality in food preparation, with a focus on resident dignity and comfort. DBS disclosure is required and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.