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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting those who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and strive to celebrate and support you every step of the way.
By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily — your compassion and dedication truly matter. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. 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 fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your role as Kitchen Assistant involves supporting the catering functions in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment to ensure the safe production of beverages and meals, delivering high-quality and comprehensive service to residents.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparations meet high hygiene standards.
* Contributing fully to team work, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on 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 interacting with residents and visitors.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in your application, you should embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all your actions.
The ideal candidate must:
* Hold a 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 capable of sustained physical effort and able to handle a demanding workload.
* Show initiative and a positive, flexible attitude towards team work.
* 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 — a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role requires:
* A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.
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