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 Rowan Court Care Home in Newcastle under Lyme. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environm
Main duties of the job Avery Healthcare emphasizes supporting the individuals who care for residents, recognizing and celebrating their hard work. By joining the team, a Kitchen Assistant will make positive daily impacts on residents' lives with compassion and dedication. Avery Healthcare offers a nurturing environment with growth opportunities and fosters a culture valuing respect and exceptional care. The role involves supporting the catering function by preparing food and maintaining cleanliness to ensure a high-quality service. Responsibilities include understanding safe food handling principles, contributing to team efforts, advising on supply quality, and respecting residents' dignity. Successful candidates will possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, efficiency in handling physically demanding tasks, and a caring demeanor. A DBS check is required as well as proof of UK work eligibility.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The company places a high value on creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees, with a focus on providing meaningful lives together. Avery prides itself on exceptional care and has a growing network of more than 100 homes, providing a supportive environment where team members feel empowered and appreciated every day. Avery Healthcare is renowned for its dedication to offering a high standard of care and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for both residents and team members alike, making it a preferred choice in the sector.
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 Rowan Court Care Home in Newcastle under Lyme. 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 a successful candidate, possession of a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and high personal hygiene standards are required. Knowledge in Health and Safety, particularly with Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is important. An ideal candidate will work efficiently, maintaining a high level of physical effort and managing a demanding workload while exhibiting initiative and flexibility in teamwork. A caring and understanding attitude towards residents is crucial for the role, ensuring their dignity and individuality are respected.
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
Newcastle under Lyme
ST5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)