Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Elder Care Home

Avery Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Grove Park Care Home in Headingly, Leeds. You will support food preparation and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, good health and safety knowledge, and a caring, flexible approach to team-work and residents. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Be an efficient worker with the ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Show initiative and a flexible, caring attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene in all food preparations.
• Assist with stock checks and ordering of replacement goods.
• Provide a high-quality service to residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Grove Park Care Home in Headingly, Leeds. You will support food preparation and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, good health and safety knowledge, and a caring, flexible approach to team-work and residents. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are part of the process.