Caring Kitchen Assistant: Hygiene-Focused Catering Support

Avery Healthcare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in East Midlands is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function in food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, and a caring attitude towards residents. This role involves working efficiently under pressure and collaborating positively with colleagues. Join a workplace where meaningful experiences are created for both residents and team members.

Qualifications

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and responding to demanding workloads.
• Demonstrate initiative and positive team working aptitude.
• Caring and understanding attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support catering function in food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Understand safe food handling principles for hygiene.
• Contribute to team efforts and follow reasonable work instructions.
• Advise on supply and quality of items for timely ordering.
• Respect residents' dignity and individuality.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Teamwork and initiative

Caring attitude towards residents

Job description

A luxury elderly care provider in East Midlands is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering function in food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, and a caring attitude towards residents. This role involves working efficiently under pressure and collaborating positively with colleagues. Join a workplace where meaningful experiences are created for both residents and team members.