Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Stratford-upon-Avon is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and ensure hygiene in the kitchen. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, maintaining cleanliness, and fostering a respectful environment for residents. Applicants must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate a caring attitude, and have knowledge of health and safety standards. This position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH.
• Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with safe food handling principles and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen, food storage and cooking area.
• Support the preparation of balanced meals for residents.

Skills

Food Hygiene practices

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This role as a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Stratford‑upon‑Avon supports the catering function in food preparation and the maintenance of a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, your focus will be 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. Other responsibilities include understanding the principles of safe food handling, contributing to team working, advising on the supply and quality of items, and acting appropriately towards residents and their visitors.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes and builds a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

• Meet shift requirements: 2 shifts of 10 hours per week, every other weekend.
• Prepare food in accordance with safe food handling principles and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen, food storage and cooking area.
• Support the preparation of balanced meals for residents, ensuring they are safe and nutritious.
• Assist the kitchen team in ordering and stocking replacement goods promptly.
• Act with respect and compassion towards residents and visitors, maintaining dignity and individuality.
• Respond positively to colleagues and follow all reasonable work instructions promptly.

About you

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have 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.
• Show initiative, a positive attitude and flexibility in team working.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Preferred candidate

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and high personal hygiene standards.
• Health and Safety knowledge, including Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• High physical stamina and the capacity to support a demanding workload.
• Positive initiative, flexible team attitude and a caring resident focus.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe the later years of life should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team alike. With our 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.

Eligibility and checks

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

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Efficient worker with sustained physical effort and accountability.
• Positive initiative and flexible team attitude.
• Positive and caring attitude towards residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and the submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.