Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant at Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. The role supports catering, food preparation, and maintaining safe kitchen hygiene to deliver high-quality meals for residents. DBS disclosure will be required, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Join our award-winning team and contribute to compassionate care. You will work within a close-knit team, upholding our values of care, support, and respect while ensuring a

Qualifications

• Must hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standard 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

• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure high hygiene standards in all kitchen tasks.
• Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and carry out reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacements.
• Act towards residents and their visitors with respect for their dignity and individuality.

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety (Moving and Handling)

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant at Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. The role supports catering, food preparation, and maintaining safe kitchen hygiene to deliver high-quality meals for residents. DBS disclosure will be required, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Join our award-winning team and contribute to compassionate care. You will work within a close-knit team, upholding our values of care, support, and respect while ensuring a