Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards in a caring environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate teamwork and initiative. Join a respected team committed to enriching residents' lives.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Qualifications

• High standards of personal hygiene required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Understand safe food handling principles.
• Assist with kitchen supply and quality.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting our care teams and celebrating their hard work. Joining us means making a positive impact on residents' lives through your compassion and dedication. We foster a caring and supportive environment that encourages growth and development, with a culture rooted in respect and 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 you believe you are a good fit, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as a 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. Other responsibilities include:

1. Understanding safe food handling principles to uphold hygiene standards.
2. Contributing to team efforts, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly following work instructions.
3. Assisting with the supply and quality of kitchen items, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacements.
4. Respecting the dignity and individuality of residents and their visitors in all interactions.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. Our ideal candidate will:

1. Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
2. Possess knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
3. Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and responding to a demanding workload.
4. Show initiative and a positive, flexible attitude towards team working.
5. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe in enriching the later years of life and creating meaningful experiences for our residents and staff. With over 100 homes, we aim to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Additional Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note: This role may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.