Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Package Description:

Shift Details: We have two part-time positions available, each requiring 20 hours of work per week. The shifts are as follows: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.   When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.   We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d 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. 

ABOUT YOU