Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Care Home Dining

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join the South Lodge Care Home team in Leicester. You will support the catering function in food preparation and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and familiarity with health and safety, moving and handling, and COSHH. DBS check will be funded by Avery; eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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 with the ability to handle a demanding workload and show initiative.
• Demonstrate a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen for safe production of meals.
• Understand and apply safe food handling to ensure hygiene standards.
• Assist with supply decisions and timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect residents and their visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Caring towards residents

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join the South Lodge Care Home team in Leicester. You will support the catering function in food preparation and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and familiarity with health and safety, moving and handling, and COSHH. DBS check will be funded by Avery; eligibility to work in the UK is required.