Warm Kitchen Assistant — Food Prep & Resident Care (Bank)

NHS Jobs; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Horse Fair Care Home, Rugeley. You will support in food preparation and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe meals and beverages for residents.

The role requires diligence in hygiene, safety knowledge, and flexible team collaboration. Ideal candidates live in or near Rugeley and hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with DBS disclosure processed by Avery.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker capable of sustaining physical effort and handling a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and assist with ordering replacement goods as needed.
• Work as part of a team, follow reasonable instructions promptly, and show care toward residents and visitors.

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant - Bank at Horse Fair Care Home, Rugeley. You will support in food preparation and keep the kitchen clean to ensure safe meals and beverages for residents.

The role requires diligence in hygiene, safety knowledge, and flexible team collaboration. Ideal candidates live in or near Rugeley and hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, with DBS disclosure processed by Avery.