Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Beaconsfield seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparations and ensure high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a caring attitude towards residents. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary of £12.21 per hour, with shifts from 7:00 to 19:00, including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food preparations meet the highest hygiene standards.
• Support team working and respond positively to colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for meal production.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety knowledge

Careful attitude towards residents

Team working

Efficient worker capable of sustained effort

Job description

Job Summary

This role as a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Beaconsfield offers a rewarding opportunity to support the catering function and contribute to delivering high-quality meals and beverages to residents. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Avery's values and a caring, supportive attitude towards the residents.

Shift Details

Shift: 7:00–19:00 (with alternate weekends)

Responsibilities

• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen are to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the production of meals and beverages, supporting the catering team in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude for team working.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Additional Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, operating over 100 care homes across the country. With the vision of "creating meaningful lives together", we are dedicated to offering exceptional care and creating a supportive, inspiring environment for both residents and employees.

Employment Details

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part‑time

Pay Scheme: Other

Reference Number: 1412864712

Location: Avery Healthcare, Beaconsfield, HP9 1AB