Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Elder Care Home

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Hampstead Court Care Home in London. You will support the catering function, prepare food, and maintain a clean kitchen environment to deliver high-quality meals to residents.

We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork. The role requires a DBS disclosure and eligibility to work in the UK, with a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within the Avery network.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and maintains high personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Efficient worker capable of a high workload and maintaining standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexible teamwork.
• Caring and understanding attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team working and respond to colleagues and instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply and quality of items and ordering replacement goods in a timely manner.
• Respect residents and their visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic courtesy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Hampstead Court Care Home in London. You will support the catering function, prepare food, and maintain a clean kitchen environment to deliver high-quality meals to residents.

We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork. The role requires a DBS disclosure and eligibility to work in the UK, with a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within the Avery network.