Compassionate Care Home Kitchen Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Buckinghamshire is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow. You will support the catering function, assist with food preparation, and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high‑quality meals for residents.

The role is hands-on, requires basic food hygiene certification, and a positive, compassionate approach. DBS disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK are required; training and development are encouraged

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Efficient worker with 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 highest standards of hygiene.
• Contribute to team working and respond positively to colleagues.
• Advise on supply and quality of items and timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Buckinghamshire is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow. You will support the catering function, assist with food preparation, and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high‑quality meals for residents.

The role is hands-on, requires basic food hygiene certification, and a positive, compassionate approach. DBS disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK are required; training and development are encouraged