About this role
Job summary 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 Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. 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 bever
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we are focused on supporting our dedicated teams who care for our residents. Our commitment extends to providing a supportive work environment where growth and development are encouraged. As a Kitchen Assistant, your primary role will be to support the catering function in food preparation and ensure a clean environment for safe food production. Key responsibilities include understanding safe food handling principles, contributing positively to team efforts, advising on supplies and quality of materials, and treating residents with dignity and respect. We seek individuals who embody values of care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, be knowledgeable in Health and Safety, and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Additionally, being efficient, showing initiative, and having a caring attitude are essential. A DBS Disclosure check is required, provided by Avery Healthcare at no cost to you.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company is passionate about enriching the later years of life for residents and staff, focusing on creating meaningful experiences for both. With a growing network of over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care and an inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' reflects their commitment to exceptional experience. Avery Healthcare is renowned for its supportive culture, where respect, compassion, and exceptional care are fundamental values. Employees have opportunities to learn and develop their careers while working as part of a close-knit and award-winning team. By fostering a culture of respect and encouragement, Avery Healthcare ensures that all team members are valued and given ample opportunities to grow in their roles while contributing to the well-being of residents.
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 at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. 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, high standards of personal hygiene, knowledge of Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
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
Downham Market
PE38 9LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)