Kitchen Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlers Mews Care Home in Rugby is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function and maintain high hygiene in food prep for residents.

You will follow safe food handling, support team, monitor supplies, and ensure timely orders while respecting residents' dignity. A DBS check will be required and the cost covered by Avery Healthcare; proof of eligibility to work in the UK is needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Efficient, able to handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in a team.
• Caring and respectful attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support catering operations and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with ordering and stock management to ensure timely supplies.
• Respect residents and assist visitors while maintaining privacy.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Resident care

Physical stamina

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Package 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 at Butlers Mews Care Home in Rugby.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe 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.

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving andHandling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. 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.

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.