Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Coventry to support food preparation and maintain hygiene in a luxury care home. Candidates should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a caring attitude towards residents. This part-time role offers a competitive salary of £12.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly moving and handling techniques.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment.
• Understand the principles of safe food handling to meet hygiene standards.
• Act respectfully towards residents and their visitors.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Efficient worker

Positive and flexible team worker

Caring attitude towards residents

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Kitchen Assistant role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves supporting 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.

About Us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes and building a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Salary: £12.22 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 1414216508

Location: Avery Healthcare, Tile Hill, CV4 9YQ

Responsibilities

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

• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations meet the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Act respectfully towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Shift details: 07.00 – 18.00

Qualifications

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

Other Requirements

• DBS disclosure check – the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery

At Avery, we are committed to creating meaningful lives together. Our vision is to provide exceptional care across an expanding network of homes, fostering a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence.