Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Caring Home Support

Avery-Healthcare; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

UK work eligibility verification

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. The role focuses on supporting food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The successful candidate will have Basic Food Hygiene, Health and Safety knowledge, and a caring, team-oriented attitude, with DBS check and UK eligibility as part of the process.

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, 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 in the kitchen.
• Ensure food handling adheres to high hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team working and respond promptly to instructions.
• Assist with supply and quality of items and timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of residents and assist visitors as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Flexible attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. The role focuses on supporting food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The successful candidate will have Basic Food Hygiene, Health and Safety knowledge, and a caring, team-oriented attitude, with DBS check and UK eligibility as part of the process.