Kitchen Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function at Acacia Mews Care Home in Hatfield. You will help prepare meals, maintain hygiene, and ensure a high-quality service for residents.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, familiarity with safety practices, and a DBS disclosure. You will join a caring team in a supportive environment dedicated to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Understand health and safety practices in a care kitchen.
• Knowledge of moving and handling techniques and COSHH assessments.
• Able to work efficiently in a demanding, supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and safe beverage production.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and uphold high hygiene standards for residents.
• Assist with ordering replacement goods and monitor supply quality.
• Respect residents’ dignity and act with care and flexibility toward team needs.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

COSHH

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Acacia Mews Care Home in Hatfield.

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support 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.

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have the 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 the residents.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where people love to work. The company believes that later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. With the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes.

We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.