Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is looking for a Kitchen Assistant for Rosebery Manor Care Home in Surrey. This role involves supporting food preparation, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, and contributing positively to teamwork.

The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Health & Safety standards, demonstrating initiative and respect for residents. Joining Avery means making a positive impact in residents' lives while working in a supportive environment that values care and compassion.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate with high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Support catering functions in food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Understand safe food handling principles to ensure high hygiene standards.
• Contribute positively to team work and follow instructions promptly.

Skills

Food Hygiene Certificate

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamworking skills

Work ethic and initiative

Respect for residents

Job description

Overview

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.

By joining us you’ll make a positive impact on residents’ lives each day. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring and supportive environment with opportunities to develop throughout your career. Our culture values respect, compassion and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Position

Kitchen Assistant – Rosebery Manor Care Home, Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring high quality service to residents.
• Understand principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations meet the highest hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and act on reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, and order replacement goods in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Act with respect towards residents and their visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, including Moving & Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and exhibit a positive, flexible aptitude for team working.
• Show care and understanding towards residents.
• Live Avery’s values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Requirements

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

About Avery

Avery is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team alike. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together". We proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment.