Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Elder Care

NHS Jobs; Tooting; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home, London. You will support food preparation and maintain hygiene to deliver high-quality meals and beverages to residents.

You will work as part of a caring team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility while upholding residents' dignity and safety. A DBS check will be funded by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker with the ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility in a team.
• Show a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for safe production of meals and beverages.
• Follow high standards of hygiene in all kitchen activities.
• Assist with timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods when needed.
• Act with respect for residents and visitors, upholding their dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Education

None

Job description

Avery Healthcare invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home, London. You will support food preparation and maintain hygiene to deliver high-quality meals and beverages to residents.

You will work as part of a caring team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility while upholding residents' dignity and safety. A DBS check will be funded by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.