About this role
Job summary The Kitchen Assistant position at Avery Healthcare offers an opportunity to work in a caring and supportive environment, engaging in the preparation of food and maintenance of kitchen hygiene. The role includes supporting the catering function to ensure that food and beverages are prepared at a high standard of quality and safety. The position is based at Edenbridge Manor in Kent, showcasing a commitment to impacting residents' lives positively. Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making this job perfect for individuals seeking growth and development within a welcoming team.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we are focused on supporting those who care for our residents. The Kitchen Assistant role involves food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Day-to-day tasks include safe food handling, team collaboration, advising on supplies, and respecting residents. Avery Healthcare is committed to helping employees grow in a caring environment, fostering opportunities for learning and development. Were looking for someone with a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated nature to join our award-winning team in Edenbridge Manor, Kent, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and comprehensive services to residents every day.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, believing in enrichment during life's later years. The company is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members, with a focus on respect and compassion. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery Healthcare offers outstanding care across over 100 homes. Employees work in a supportive, inspiring environment where they feel valued and empowered. The company prides itself on being a preferred choice for both residents and staff, encouraging professional and personal growth.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details; Rota
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 Edenbridge Manor in Kent. 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 be considered for the Kitchen Assistant role, candidates should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments is also essential. The role requires an efficient worker capable of sustaining a high level of physical effort, displaying initiative, and having a positive attitude toward teamwork. A caring and understanding approach towards residents is also necessary, along with living the values of care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
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
Aignan Way
TN8 5FA
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)