Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Merlin Court Care Home in the United Kingdom. You will assist in food preparation, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help with ordering supplies to maintain stock levels.

You will work to high hygiene standards and show respect to residents while handling a demanding workload. Applicants should hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• DBS check required.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support catering in food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean for safe production of meals and drinks.
• Deliver high quality service to residents.
• Apply safe food handling to maintain hygiene standards.
• Contribute to team and follow instructions promptly.
• Advise on supplies and quality of items used in tasks.
• Order replacement goods as needed.
• Treat residents and visitors with respect and dignity.

Skills

Personal hygiene

Health & safety

Moving & handling

Team work

Caring attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant post at Merlin Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, a care home for older residents. The work centres on preparing food and drinks, keeping the kitchen clean and safe, and ordering supplies when stock runs low. The setting is a care home, so respect for residents' dignity and the ability to keep up with a demanding workload matter as much as hygiene. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate, a DBS check and proof of right to work are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Supporting the catering function in food preparation
• Keeping the kitchen clean for the safe production of drinks and meals
• Delivering a high quality, comprehensive service to residents
• Applying safe food handling principles to meet high hygiene standards
• Contributing to team working and carrying out reasonable work instructions promptly
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used in tasks
• Ordering replacement goods in a timely and appropriate way
• Treating residents and visitors with respect for each resident's dignity and individuality

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills & knowledge

• High standards of personal hygiene
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
• Ability to sustain a high level of physical effort and respond to a demanding workload
• Initiative and a positive, flexible approach to team working
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Commitment to Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career