Kitchen Assistant - Bournemouth

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

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. Candidates should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of health and safety practices, and demonstrate teamwork and a caring attitude towards residents. Join a valued team in enhancing the dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques.
• Be an efficient worker capable of a high level of sustained physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation.
• Understand principles of safe food handling.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used for tasks.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Teamwork and Collaboration

Caring Attitude

Job description

Overview

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. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods. Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.
• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen meet the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
• Act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Requirements

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to teamwork.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding 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.

Role requirements

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.