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 Southampton Manor Care Home in Hampshire. 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. Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods. Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident., As a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your primary responsibility will be to support the catering function in food preparation while maintaining a clean and safe environment for meal production. You will contribute to a high-quality service for residents, understanding safe food handling principles to maintain top hygiene standards. Your role includes team collaboration and promptly following reasonable work instructions. You will advise on the supply and quality of items for tasks, ensuring timely ordering of replacement goods. Acting respectfully towards residents and visitors, you will uphold their dignity and individuality. We're seeking individuals who embody our values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.

Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, focusing on creating enriching experiences for residents and staff. We operate over 100 homes, building a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Our vision is to create meaningful lives through exceptional care, emphasizing respect and compassion. We celebrate the hard work of our teams and offer opportunities for professional growth in a caring environment. Avery is a place where later life is seen as enriching as any other, making it the preferred choice for both residents and team members.