Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Elder Care Home

NHS Jobs; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. You will support food preparation, maintain hygiene, and deliver high-quality meals and beverages to residents in a caring environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand Health and Safety and COSHH, and can work efficiently in a team with a flexible, positive attitude towards residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving & Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker with the ability to sustain physical effort and manage a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Adhere to high standards of hygiene in all food handling.
• Contribute to team working and respond to reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on supplies, quality and timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect residents and visitors, safeguarding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. You will support food preparation, maintain hygiene, and deliver high-quality meals and beverages to residents in a caring environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand Health and Safety and COSHH, and can work efficiently in a team with a flexible, positive attitude towards residents and colleagues.