Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Dining

Avery Healthcare; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant for Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. You will support the catering function, help in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

You will work as part of a caring, respectful team, demonstrate good personal hygiene, and comply with safety standards. The role requires a flexible, physically able approach and a genuine desire to contribute to residents' comfort and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen for safe beverage and meal production.
• Assist with ordering and supplying items, ensuring timely replacement goods.
• Contribute to a high-quality, comprehensive service for residents and their visitors.
• Show care and respect for residents' dignity and individuality.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Efficient worker

Initiative & flexible

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant for Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay. You will support the catering function, help in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

You will work as part of a caring, respectful team, demonstrate good personal hygiene, and comply with safety standards. The role requires a flexible, physically able approach and a genuine desire to contribute to residents' comfort and wellbeing.