Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Bank (Care Home)

Avery Healthcare Group; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant on a Bank basis at Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth. You will support the catering function, help with food prep, and maintain a clean environment to ensure safe meals for residents.

Candidates should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH. DBS check required; eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have 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 the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise 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 and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Efficient worker

Team oriented

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant on a Bank basis at Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth. You will support the catering function, help with food prep, and maintain a clean environment to ensure safe meals for residents.

Candidates should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH. DBS check required; eligibility to work in the UK is essential.