Kitchen Assistant Job at Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. (Newcastle under Lyme)

Job Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re 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.

Job Responsibility

Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene
Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly
Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods
Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident

Requirements

Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene
Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments
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
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK