Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare's Springwood Corner Care Home is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team with food preparation, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The role is physically demanding and requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The employer covers the DBS check and you will contribute to residents' dignity and well-being by following safety and hygiene rules.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Sustained physical effort and capacity for a demanding workload.
• Initiative and a flexible approach to teamwork.
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with food preparation
• Keep the kitchen clean so meals and drinks are produced safely
• Apply safe food handling principles to meet high hygiene standards
• Contribute to team working and carry out reasonable instructions promptly
• Advise on the supply and quality of items and order replacements in good time
• Treat residents and visitors with respect, protecting their dignity and individuality

Skills

Personal hygiene

Health and safety

Moving & handling

Physical stamina

Initiative

Teamwork

Residents care

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This Kitchen Assistant post sits in the catering team at Springwood Corner Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare. The work centres on preparing food and drinks and keeping the kitchen clean and safe, so residents receive a high-quality service. It is physically demanding, and the role also includes ordering supplies and treating residents and visitors with dignity. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required, and the employer covers the cost of the DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support the catering team with food preparation
• Keep the kitchen clean so meals and drinks are produced safely
• Apply safe food handling principles to meet high hygiene standards
• Contribute to team working and carry out reasonable instructions promptly
• Advise on the supply and quality of items and order replacements in good time
• Treat residents and visitors with respect, protecting their dignity and individuality

What's required

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills & knowledge

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

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Commitment to the employer's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What's offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career