Compassionate Kitchen Assistant in Elder Care

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Redhill, Surrey, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support catering, maintain a clean kitchen, and provide high-quality meals to residents in Greensand House Care Home. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and compassionate resident care.

Ideal candidates will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH, and be capable of a sustained physical workload with a collaborative, resident-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards 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

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Contribute to team working and respond quickly to reasonable work instructions.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Redhill, Surrey, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support catering, maintain a clean kitchen, and provide high-quality meals to residents in Greensand House Care Home. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and compassionate resident care.

Ideal candidates will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, understand Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH, and be capable of a sustained physical workload with a collaborative, resident-focused approach.