Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

DBS check covered

Resumo da oferta

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Seagrave House care home to help the catering team. You will prepare food and drinks for residents, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and contribute to a high-quality catering service in a busy care home.

Applicants must have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and be able to pass a DBS check. The role involves hands-on kitchen work, close teamwork, and a respectful approach to residents.

Qualificações

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• DBS check required.

Responsabilidades

• Support catering by preparing food and drinks for residents
• Keep the kitchen clean so meals and drinks are produced safely
• Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive catering service to residents
• Apply safe food handling principles to the highest hygiene standards
• Work as part of the team and carry out reasonable instructions promptly
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used and order replacements in good time
• Treat residents and visitors respectfully, protecting each resident's dignity and individuality

Conhecimentos

Health & safety knowledge

Personal hygiene

Physical stamina

Team player

Caring attitude

Formação académica

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kitchen Assistant post at Seagrave House care home, one of more than 100 homes for older people run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role supports the catering team by preparing food and drinks and keeping the kitchen clean and safe. It suits someone who wants hands-on kitchen work in a care home, with a demanding workload and close teamwork. Applicants need a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and must pass a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support catering by preparing food and drinks for residents
• Keep the kitchen clean so meals and drinks are produced safely
• Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive catering service to residents
• Apply safe food handling principles to the highest hygiene standards
• Work as part of the team and carry out reasonable instructions promptly
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used and order replacements in good time
• Treat residents and visitors respectfully, protecting each resident's dignity and individuality

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Capacity for sustained physical effort and a demanding workload
• Initiative and a flexible approach to team working
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Lives 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