Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare, one of the UK's leading luxury elderly care providers, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, show initiative, and exhibit a caring attitude towards residents. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality service and enriching lives.

Qualifications

• Hygiene knowledge and standards essential for food preparation.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations required.
• Ability to work efficiently and handle a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and maintain cleanliness for safe meal production.
• Ensure hygiene during food handling and preparation.
• Assist in quality control of supplies, ordering as needed.

Skills

Food Handling

Teamwork

Hygiene Standards

Positive Attitude

Physical Endurance

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as Kitchen Assistant involves supporting food preparation and maintaining a clean environment to ensure the safe production of beverages and meals, delivering high-quality service to residents.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Understanding safe food handling principles to maintain hygiene standards during food preparation.
• Contributing to team efforts, responding positively to colleagues, and following work instructions promptly.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacements.
• Respecting the dignity and individuality of residents and their visitors in all interactions.

About You

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and handling a demanding workload.
• Show initiative and a positive, flexible attitude towards team work.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.

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 deadline depending on application volume and business needs.