Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost met by employer

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Silvermere care home, run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team with food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment to ensure safe beverage and meal production for residents.

The role also covers ordering supplies, treating residents with dignity, and adhering to high hygiene and safety standards. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and DBS check are required, along with eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Capable of sustained physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation to support catering team.
• Keep kitchen clean and maintain hygiene standards.
• Deliver a high quality service to residents.
• Assist with ordering replacement supplies.
• Respect residents' dignity and individuality.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Move & handling safety

Initiative

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant post at Silvermere care home, run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. The role supports the catering team with food preparation and keeping the kitchen clean, so that drinks and meals are produced safely and residents get a consistent service. The post also covers ordering replacement supplies and treating residents and visitors with dignity. Applicants need a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and must pass a DBS check and prove eligibility to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support the catering function in food preparation
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
• Deliver a high quality, comprehensive service to residents
• Apply safe food handling principles to meet the highest hygiene standards
• Contribute to team working and act promptly on reasonable work instructions
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used and order replacement goods in good time
• Act towards residents and visitors in a way that respects each resident's dignity and individuality

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
• Initiative and a positive, flexible approach to team working

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• High standards of personal hygiene
• Capable of sustained high levels of physical effort and a demanding workload
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer