Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant on a Bank basis at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. You will assist in food preparation, uphold high hygiene standards, and contribute to a caring environment for residents.

DBS check is required and cost covered by Avery; proof of eligibility to work in the UK is needed. Join a supportive team in a setting that values respect, compassion, and quality care as you help deliver meals and beverages safely, with

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certification and demonstrate high standard of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Able to sustain a demanding workload with efficient, physical effort.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment for safe production of meals.
• Adhere to highest standards of hygiene in all food preparation activities.
• Contribute to team work, respond positively to colleagues, and follow work instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply and quality of items, ensuring timely ordering of replacements.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving & Handling

Teamwork

Caring attitude

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 we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe 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 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, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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.