Kitchen Assistant - Bank

NHS Jobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. Your role is to support the catering function, help with food preparation, and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen to ensure quality meals for residents. The shifts include 07:00-15:00 and 11:00-19:00.

A DBS disclosure check is required and costs are met by Avery. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is requested, and you will join a large network dedicated to exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and maintain high personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, especially Moving/Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH.
• Be an efficient worker with ability to sustain physical effort in a busy kitchen.
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility for teamwork.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen for safe meals.
• Ensure high quality service to residents with hygiene and safety standards.
• Understand safe food handling and assist with ordering/replenishment of goods.
• Respond to residents and visitors with respect and care.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Team Working

Caring Attitude

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 07.00-15.00 and 11.00-19.00

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 - Bank at Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the 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.

• 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 to colleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.


• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.


• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

• 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.