Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Care Home Food Prep

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicester. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, food preparation, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen to provide high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, have knowledge of Health and Safety, and can work efficiently in a demanding environment while showing initiative and compassion toward residents.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Moving and Handling techniques; Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Efficient, physically capable, and able to manage workload.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexible teamwork.
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene in all food preparations.
• Assist with timely ordering and supply of items needed to carry out tasks.
• Interact respectfully with residents and visitors, upholding dignity.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Team Working

Caring Attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicester. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, food preparation, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen to provide high-quality meals for residents.

Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, have knowledge of Health and Safety, and can work efficiently in a demanding environment while showing initiative and compassion toward residents.