Kitchen Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will support kitchen operations, help prepare meals, and ensure high hygiene standards in a caring, team-oriented environment.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, awareness of Health and Safety, and a flexible, empathetic approach to residents. DBS disclosure will be required, and eligibility to work in the UK must be shown.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen and respond to a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a caring attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to maintain hygiene standards.
• Contributing to team working and responding positively to colleagues.
• Advising on supply and quality of items and ordering replacements.
• Acting with care and respect towards residents and visitors.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling techniques

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

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 Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• 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 and Handling 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.