Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Butlers Mews Care Home in Rugby. You will support food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and ensure safe, high-quality meals and beverages for residents in a closely-knit team.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, awareness of health and safety practices, and the ability to work under a demanding workload while showing care and respect for residents and colleagues.

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 handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure safe production of meals and beverages with high quality and service for residents.
• Contribute to team working and respond positively to colleagues; follow instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply and quality of items and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Physical stamina

Team player

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Butlers Mews Care Home in Rugby. You will support food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and ensure safe, high-quality meals and beverages for residents in a closely-knit team.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, awareness of health and safety practices, and the ability to work under a demanding workload while showing care and respect for residents and colleagues.