Caring Kitchen Assistant — Supportive Care Home Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Braintree is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Braintree Mews Care Home. You will support the catering function, help prepare meals, and maintain hygiene to deliver high-quality resident meals in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand health and safety, and work well in a team while remaining flexible to a demanding workload. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standard of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving & Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be efficient, capable of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Understand safe food handling principles to ensure high hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team work, respond positively to colleagues, and follow instructions.
• Advise on supply and quality of items, and manage timely ordering of replacements.
• Act with care towards residents and their visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.

Skills

Food hygiene certificate

Health & safety

Moving & handling

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Caring attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Braintree is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Braintree Mews Care Home. You will support the catering function, help prepare meals, and maintain hygiene to deliver high-quality resident meals in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand health and safety, and work well in a team while remaining flexible to a demanding workload. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.