Kitchen Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their award-winning team. In this role, you will support food preparation and maintain a clean environment, ensuring high-quality service for residents. The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Health and Safety protocols. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check cost covered

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Manage supplies efficiently and uphold hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Join us as a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team. As a Kitchen Assistant, your role will involve supporting food preparation and maintaining a clean environment to ensure the safe production of meals and beverages, delivering high-quality service to our residents.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding and applying safe food handling principles to uphold hygiene standards.
• Contributing positively to team efforts and responding promptly to work instructions.
• Managing supplies efficiently, including ordering and quality control.
• Respecting residents and their visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality.

About you:

• Possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high personal hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, including Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to work efficiently under physical demands and a busy workload.
• Show initiative, flexibility, and a caring attitude towards residents.

Additional requirements:

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

Join us and make a positive impact on residents' lives while growing your career in a supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.