Kitchen Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards, making a meaningful impact in residents' lives. We're committed to providing a supportive environment for our staff, promoting personal growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety principles.
• Efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Support catering functions in food preparation and cleanliness.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in food handling.
• Respond positively to colleagues and follow work instructions.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Caring Attitude

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 make a difference. 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 the catering functions in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment to ensure the safe production of beverages and meals, delivering high-quality service to residents.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations meet high hygiene standards.
• Contributing fully to team work, responding positively to colleagues, and acting promptly on work instructions.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used for tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacements.
• Respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident when acting towards residents and visitors.

ABOUT YOU

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

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 techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and able to respond to 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 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 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 a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover 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 covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.