Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Care Home Catering

Avery Healthcare Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke on Trent. You will support the catering team in food prep and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires Basic Food Hygiene, knowledge of Health and Safety, and a proactive, compassionate approach to residents and staff. DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Able to handle a demanding workload with efficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible team-working approach.
• Care for residents with empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Ensure high-quality service and safe production of meals for residents.
• Follow safe food handling practices to standards of hygiene.
• Contribute to team working and respond promptly to reasonable tasks.
• Advise on supplies and assist with timely ordering of replacements.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

We are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke on Trent. You will support the catering team in food prep and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires Basic Food Hygiene, knowledge of Health and Safety, and a proactive, compassionate approach to residents and staff. DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK are part of the process.