This Kitchen Assistant post sits in the catering team at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. The work centres on preparing food and drinks and keeping the kitchen clean and safe, while ordering supplies and treating residents and visitors with dignity. Because it is a residential care setting, the role must meet strict food safety and hygiene standards, and applicants need a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
What the job involves
- Support the catering function in food preparation
- Maintain a clean kitchen for the safe production of beverages and meals
- Deliver a high quality, comprehensive service to residents
- Apply safe food handling principles to meet high hygiene standards
- Contribute to team working and act promptly on reasonable work instructions
- Advise on the supply and quality of items and order replacement goods in good time
- Treat residents and their visitors with dignity and respect for each person's individuality
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
- Initiative and a flexible approach to team working
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- High standards of personal hygiene
- Capacity for sustained physical effort and a demanding workload
- Caring and understanding attitude towards residents
- Commitment to the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
