Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare operates Hanford Court, a care home seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team. The role focuses on food preparation, beverage service, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen to ensure safe meals for residents.

Applicants should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, be able to work with sustained physical effort, and pass a DBS check plus right-to-work verification. The position emphasizes teamwork and respectful, caring resident support.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• DBS check required.
• Proof of right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation.
• Maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
• Apply safe food handling principles to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Deliver a high quality, comprehensive service to residents.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used for tasks.
• Order replacement goods in a timely and appropriate way.
• Contribute to team working and respond positively to colleagues.
• Carry out all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Treat residents and visitors with respect for each resident's dignity and individuality.

Skills

Personal hygiene

Health & safety

Physical stamina

Teamwork & initiative

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This Kitchen Assistant post sits within the catering team at Hanford Court, a care home run by Avery Healthcare for older residents. The work centres on preparing food and drinks and keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic so that meals are made safely. The role calls for sustained physical effort and a demanding workload, with a focus on teamwork and caring, respectful support for residents. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required, along with a DBS check and proof of right to work.

What the job involves

• Support the catering function in food preparation
• Maintain a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
• Apply safe food handling principles to keep kitchen work to high hygiene standards
• Ensure a high quality, comprehensive service is delivered to residents
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used for tasks
• Order replacement goods in a timely and appropriate way
• Contribute fully to team working and respond positively to colleagues
• Carry out all reasonable work instructions promptly
• Treat residents and their visitors with respect for each resident's dignity and individuality

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills & knowledge

• High standards of personal hygiene
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
• Efficient worker able to sustain a high level of physical effort and respond to a demanding workload
• Initiative and a positive, flexible approach to team working
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare