Kitchen Assistant – Caring Care Home Team (Bank)

Avery Healthcare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant - Bank for Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, preparing meals, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment to provide high-quality resident meals.

You will work as part of a caring team, demonstrating a positive attitude, flexibility, and respect for residents in a busy care home setting. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker with ability to sustain physical effort and handle demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible, team-focused attitude.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.
• Ensure food handling adheres to highest hygiene standards.
• Assist with ordering and supply of items needed to carry out tasks.
• Respect residents and visitors, upholding their dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant - Bank for Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. The role focuses on supporting the catering function, preparing meals, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment to provide high-quality resident meals.

You will work as part of a caring team, demonstrating a positive attitude, flexibility, and respect for residents in a busy care home setting. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.