Kitchen Assistant - Bank
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Headingly, LS6 2BGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.72
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
11 days leftJob 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...
At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. Our teams work hard, and we celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll impact residents' lives positively every day. Your compassion and dedication make a difference. We help you grow in a caring environment with opportunities to learn and develop. You'll experience a culture of respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care. We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Kitchen Assistant in Headingly, Leeds. You'll support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals. Understanding safety principles, contributing to teamwork, advising on supply and quality, and respectfully acting towards residents are key responsibilities. To be successful, you should be caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.
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 at Grove Park Care Home in Headingly, Leeds. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
At Avery Healthcare, we believe in enriching lives in the later years just as any other time. We are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and team members. Our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' reflects in our services across over 100 care homes in the UK, where exceptional care is provided. Avery is a preferred choice because we foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. We are not only one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes but also a place where people love to work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Our ideal candidate must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is essential. The candidate should be an efficient worker, capable of sustained physical effort, and able to manage a demanding workload. Initiative and a flexible attitude towards teamwork are important. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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