This Kitchen Assistant post sits in the catering team at Springwood Corner Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare. The work centres on preparing food and drinks and keeping the kitchen clean and safe, so residents receive a high-quality service. It is physically demanding, and the role also includes ordering supplies and treating residents and visitors with dignity. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required, and the employer covers the cost of the DBS check.
What the job involves
- Support the catering team with food preparation
- Keep the kitchen clean so meals and drinks are produced safely
- Apply safe food handling principles to meet high hygiene standards
- Contribute to team working and carry out reasonable instructions promptly
- Advise on the supply and quality of items and order replacements in good time
- Treat residents and visitors with respect, protecting their dignity and individuality
What's required
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills & knowledge
- High personal hygiene standards
- Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
- Sustained physical effort and capacity for a demanding workload
- Initiative and a flexible approach to team working
- Caring and understanding attitude towards residents
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to the employer's 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
