Kitchen Assistant bank post at Birchmere Mews Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on food preparation and keeping the kitchen clean so that meals and drinks are made safely to a high standard. The post calls for sustained physical effort, a firm grasp of food hygiene and manual handling, and a caring attitude towards residents. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required, and Avery meets the cost of the DBS check.
What the job involves
- Support the catering function in food preparation
- Maintain a clean kitchen environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
- Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive catering service to residents
- Apply the principles of safe food handling to the highest standards of hygiene
- Contribute fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues and carrying out reasonable instructions promptly
- Advise on the supply and quality of items used and order replacement goods in good time
- Act towards residents and visitors in a way that respects their dignity and individuality
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
- High standards of personal hygiene
- Capacity for sustained physical effort and a demanding workload
- Initiative and a positive, flexible approach to teamwork
- Caring and understanding attitude towards residents
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress through a career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
