Overview
This is a Kitchen Assistant role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The successful candidate will support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents.
Responsibilities
* Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment to ensure high standards of hygiene and safe food handling.
* Contribute to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action reasonable work instructions promptly.
* Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, and ensure timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
* Act with respect and care towards residents and their visitors, upholding the dignity and individuality of each resident.
About You
* Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
* Have knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
* Be an efficient worker with the ability to sustain physical effort and manage a demanding workload.
* Demonstrate initiative and a positive, flexible approach to teamwork.
* Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.
About Avery
At Avery, we are one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members and offer exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes. We strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Additional Information
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 post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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