Kitchen Assistant - Bank

NHS Jobs; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. You will support the catering function, assist with food preparation, and help maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen while delivering a high standard of resident service.

The role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health & Safety, and the ability to work physically under a busy workload. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK apply.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including moving and handling techniques, fire safety and COSHH.
• Efficient worker with the ability to handle a demanding workload and physical tasks.
• Demonstrates initiative and a flexible, team‑oriented attitude.
• Shows care and understanding toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Support catering in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Deliver high quality service with safe production of meals and beverages.
• Advise on supply quality and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
• Interact with residents and visitors respectfully, upholding dignity.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Team work

Customer care

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke on Trent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

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.

• Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen are 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.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene.
• Have the 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 team working.
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.

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.