Compassionate Kitchen Assistant (Bank) — Care Home

Avery Healthcare Group; Bushey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis at Elton House Care Home in Watford to support catering operations and ensure high standards of hygiene and resident satisfaction.

You will join a caring team, adhere to safety guidelines, and help manage supplies while delivering compassionate service to residents.

DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required; role offers flexible shifts across a supportive team.

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.
• Be an 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

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment to ensure safe production of meals and beverages.
• Contribute to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident and respond appropriately to residents and visitors.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team player

Caring attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant on a bank basis at Elton House Care Home in Watford to support catering operations and ensure high standards of hygiene and resident satisfaction.

You will join a caring team, adhere to safety guidelines, and help manage supplies while delivering compassionate service to residents.

DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required; role offers flexible shifts across a supportive team.