About this role
Job summary The Kitchen Assistant role at Avery Healthcare offers a permanent position at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. The role is focused on supporting the catering function in food preparation and ensuring a clean environment for safe production of meals and beverages. Avery Healthcare is committed to providing a supportive and caring environment where team members feel valued and empowered. This position provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on residents lives through dedication and compassion. The company values respect, compassion, and exceptional care, creating a culture of growth and development for its employees.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Key responsibilities include understanding principles of safe food handling, contributing to team efforts, advising on supply and quality of items, and acting respectfully towards residents. The role demands high standards of personal hygiene and knowledge of Health and Safety, including COSHH assessments. The ideal candidate is efficient, exhibits a positive and flexible attitude, and demonstrates high personal hygiene. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required, with a DBS Disclosure check sponsored by Avery.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where the later years of life are made as enriching as possible. The organisation strives to create meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment. Avery's vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' showcases its commitment to exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. Employees at Avery enjoy being part of a team that values their contributions and supports their professional growth and development, making Avery a preferred choice for both residents and team members.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
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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 Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. 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
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety protocols including COSHH assessments, and high standards of personal hygiene.
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
Stamford
PE9 2EU
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)