Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Resident Care & Prep

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Grove Park Care Home in Headingly, Leeds to support food preparation and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen for residents. You will work as part of a caring team, contributing to high-quality meals and beverages while upholding dignity and compassion.

The role requires basic food hygiene certification, good personal hygiene, health and safety knowledge, and the ability to work with a positive, flexible attitude in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment.
• Ensure safe production of beverages and meals for residents.
• Adhere to high standards of hygiene and safety in all kitchen tasks.
• Assist with supply and ordering of items as needed.
• Respect residents and their visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Initiative

Empathy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Grove Park Care Home in Headingly, Leeds to support food preparation and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen for residents. You will work as part of a caring team, contributing to high-quality meals and beverages while upholding dignity and compassion.

The role requires basic food hygiene certification, good personal hygiene, health and safety knowledge, and the ability to work with a positive, flexible attitude in a demanding environment.