Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Support

NHS Jobs; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You will support the catering function, help with food preparation, and maintain hygiene for safe meal production in a resident-centred environment.

Key responsibilities include safe food handling, teamwork, ordering supplies, and respecting residents' dignity. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate and health and safety knowledge are required; DBS will be processed by Avery.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standard of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, including Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker with ability to handle a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a flexible, team-oriented attitude.
• Show care and understanding toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining hygiene.
• Contribute to team working and respond to reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advise on supply quality and timely ordering of replacement goods.
• Respect residents and their visitors, upholding dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Dignity in care

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You will support the catering function, help with food preparation, and maintain hygiene for safe meal production in a resident-centred environment.

Key responsibilities include safe food handling, teamwork, ordering supplies, and respecting residents' dignity. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate and health and safety knowledge are required; DBS will be processed by Avery.