Kitchen Assistant

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 at Birchmere House Care Home in Solihull. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support 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 responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly., As a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals. Your responsibilities will include understanding the principles of safe food handling, ensuring that all food preparations are to the highest standards of hygiene, and contributing fully to team working. You will also be advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks and ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods. Additionally, you'll act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. This role requires a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. You should also be an efficient worker capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and demonstrate a caring and understanding attitude
towards residents.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. At Avery, we believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Our vision, "creating meaningful lives together," drives us to create a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. We are committed to celebrating and supporting our team members, providing opportunities to learn and develop throughout their careers. Our culture values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making Avery the preferred choice for both residents and team members.