About this role
Job summary Shift Details: 0630 to 1900 or 0630 to 1500 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 Guilford House Care Home in Guilford. 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
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Guilford House Care Home, your role involves supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring high-quality service delivery to residents. Key responsibilities include understanding and practicing high hygiene standards, contributing to team work, advising on supplies, and respecting residents' dignity. Avery Healthcare promotes a supportive work culture, focusing on respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. The company values individuals aligning with the ethos of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high personal hygiene standards, possess knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, show efficiency in workload management, and maintain a positive, flexible attitude towards teamwork.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The organisation emphasizes creating meaningful life experiences for both residents and staff. With over 100 care homes, Avery is committed to providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive work environment. The organization believes in valuing and empowering employees, encouraging growth and development through a caring and supportive work culture. Avery's mission of 'creating meaningful lives together' highlights their dedication to enriching the later years of life, making Avery a preferred choice for both residents and team members. Joining Avery means becoming part of a community that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to providing the best care possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details: 0630 to 1900 or 0630 to 1500
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 Guilford House Care Home in Guilford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport 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.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
Understanding the 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, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
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
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.
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
Astolat Way
GU3 1NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)