At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment for residents.
- Company: Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of elderly care homes in the UK.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment, training opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and contribute to the well-being of residents every day.
- Qualifications: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
Package Description
Shift Details: 7.00 AM - 15.00 PM and 11.30 PM - 19.30 PM
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant at Elton House Care Home in Watford, you will support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
Your work will ensure a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.
Responsibilities
- Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
- Understand the principles of safe food handling, ensuring all food preparation in the kitchen meets the highest standards of hygiene.
- Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues and act on all reasonable work instructions promptly.
- Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
- Act with respect towards residents and their visitors, honoring the dignity and individuality of each resident.
About You
- Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
- Have knowledge of Health and Safety, specifically Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
- Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
- Demonstrate initiative and a positive, flexible attitude towards team working.
- Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.
- About Avery
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of elderly care homes, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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