Kitchen Assistant

Care England; Esher; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Esher is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate a caring attitude towards residents. The role requires teamwork, adherence to health and safety regulations, and the ability to handle a demanding workload. Join a supportive team in an enriching environment that values respect and compassion.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Familiar with Health and Safety regulations, including Fire Safety.
• Must demonstrate initiative and a positive flexible attitude to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation.
• Maintain a clean environment for food production.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene in food preparation.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Job description

# Kitchen AssistantJob details| | || --- | --- || Posting date: | 20 January 2026 || Salary: | £12.25 per hour || Additional salary information: | £12.25 an hour || Hours: | Full time || Closing date: | 21 March 2026 || Company: | NHS Jobs || Job type: | Permanent || Job reference: | L0034-26-0313 |## SummaryPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. 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.| Location: | Esher, KT10 9HJ |