Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the Brentwood Arches Care Home in Brentwood on a bank shift. You will support kitchen operations, help with food preparation and maintain hygiene to ensure a high standard of meals for residents.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of health and safety practices, and a proactive, flexible team player who cares about residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standard of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, 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

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
• Ensure all food preparations meet the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contribute to team working and respond positively to colleagues; act on reasonable instructions.
• Assist with supply and quality of items and timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the Brentwood Arches Care Home in Brentwood on a bank shift. You will support kitchen operations, help with food preparation and maintain hygiene to ensure a high standard of meals for residents.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of health and safety practices, and a proactive, flexible team player who cares about residents' wellbeing.