Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Marlborough is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Merlin Court Care Home. You will support the catering function with food preparation and maintain a clean environment to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of health and safety, and a proactive, team-oriented approach; DBS disclosure will be provided by Avery.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, 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 for the safe production of beverages and meals.
• Contribute to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident in interactions with residents and visitors.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Safe Food Handling

Team Working

Customer Care

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Marlborough is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Merlin Court Care Home. You will support the catering function with food preparation and maintain a clean environment to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of health and safety, and a proactive, team-oriented approach; DBS disclosure will be provided by Avery.