Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Senior Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant for Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge to support catering, assist with food preparation, and maintain a clean kitchen environment to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

Shifts run 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM with alternate weekends. You will follow hygiene standards, contribute to a positive team, and help with supplies and resident care. DBS disclosure will be funded, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Efficient worker with the ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible attitude toward team working.
• Caring and understanding attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen.
• Ensure high quality and safe production of meals for residents.
• Contribute to team working, respond to instructions promptly.
• Advise on supplies and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Respect residents and their visitors, upholding dignity.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Teamwork

Customer care

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Kitchen Assistant for Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge to support catering, assist with food preparation, and maintain a clean kitchen environment to ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents.

Shifts run 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM with alternate weekends. You will follow hygiene standards, contribute to a positive team, and help with supplies and resident care. DBS disclosure will be funded, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.