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Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Grove Road Basingstoke Hampshire, RG21 3HL

Salary

£12.75

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 September 2026

19 days left

Job description

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 an...

This job involves supporting the catering function at Avery Healthcare by preparing food and maintaining a clean environment to ensure safe production of beverages and meals for residents. The role requires you to understand the principles of safe food handling and contribute to team working. Among your responsibilities are advising on the supply and quality of items, acting respectfully towards residents, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety practices. The position requires a DBS Disclosure check, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be necessary. Candidates must also show initiative and a flexible attitude and a caring demeanor towards residents.

Package Description: 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 - Bank at Pemberley House Care Home in Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe 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 responsibilitieswillinclude

  • Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
  • Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
  • Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
  • Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must

  • Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
  • Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
  • Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
  • Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
  • Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require

  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They believe later years should be just as enriching as any other life phase and focus on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. Avery operates over 100 homes and emphasizes a supportive environment where employees feel valued. The company promises exceptional care and aims to build a culture of meaningful relationships among its network. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery invites new team members to become part of this growing organization that values empowerment and respect in the workplace.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, knowledge of Health and Safety, capability of high sustained physical effort, initiative, positive attitude, caring and understanding demeanor towards residents.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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