About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. As a Kitchen Assistant working in the Greensand House Care Home in Redhill, you will play an integral role in supporting the catering function. The role involves aiding in food preparation and ensuring a clean and safe environment for the production of meals and beverages. This position promises a positive working atmosphere where employee care is prioritized and opportunities for personal growth are abundant. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and is central to delivering quality food services to residents, having a meaningful impact on their daily lives.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your primary responsibilities will include supporting the catering function by assisting in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. This role requires an understanding of safe food handling to maintain the highest hygiene standards. Additionally, the role involves teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and ensuring the timely and proper ordering of items needed for tasks. You will also need to respect the dignity of the residents while performing your duties. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the resident community while working in a supportive and respectful team environment.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of care homes for the elderly, known for creating enriching and meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. With a growing network of over 100 homes, Avery emphasizes building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued. Avery is dedicated to providing exceptional care and maintaining a culture that thrives on compassion, respect, and a shared vision of creating meaningful lives together. Working at Avery offers opportunities for career progression in a nurturing environment that values and empowers its employees.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 - Bank at Greensand House Care Home in Redhill. I. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe 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 responsibilitieswillinclude:
Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly 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 anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To qualify for this role, candidates need a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene, and have knowledge of Health and Safety practices including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Candidates must be efficient workers capable of sustaining physical effort and responding to demanding workloads while exhibiting a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Redhill
RH1 5BA
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)