Kitchen Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS Disclosure check

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function in Beaconsfield, ensuring high standards of hygiene and quality for beverages and meals served to residents.

You will work as part of a close-knit team in a care home environment, contributing to resident wellbeing and satisfaction, with DBS checks and UK work eligibility as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling.
• Ability to work under pressure with a busy workload.
• Demonstrate caring and respectful attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support catering in food preparation.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and safe handling of food.
• Assist with timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect residents' dignity and individuality.
• Collaborate with team to meet workload.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Resident care attitude

Job description

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/6984

Contract Type:

Full Time

£12.72 per hour

Total vacant hours:

30

Location:

Beaconsfield Heights Care Home, 30-34 Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date:

29/10/2026

Job Category:

Catering

Region / Division:

South Division

Job Introduction

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents .

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.


• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.


• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.


• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest , respectful, and accountable in all that you do .

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.


• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.


• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.


• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.


• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of \"creating meaningful lives together,\" we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.