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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.
By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your role as Kitchen Assistant involves supporting food preparation and maintaining a clean environment to ensure the safe production of beverages and meals, delivering high-quality service to residents.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Understanding safe food handling principles to ensure hygiene standards are met during food preparation.
* Contributing to team efforts, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly executing work instructions.
* Advising on the supply and quality of items used, ensuring timely and appropriate ordering of replacements.
* Respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident when acting towards residents and visitors.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.
Our ideal candidate must:
* Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
* Possess knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
* Be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort and responding to a demanding workload.
* Show initiative and a positive, flexible attitude towards teamwork.
* Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards residents.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision of "creating meaningful lives together" guides us as we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.
Please note that this role will require:
* A DBS Disclosure check, with the cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.
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