Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Kitchen Assistant
Position: Kitchen Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home, Parklands Drive, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent (Closing Date: 20 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support our catering team in food preparation and maintain a clean, hygienic environment for the safe production of quality meals and beverages. Your hard work will ensure residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals delivered as part of an exceptional dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand and apply principles of safe food handling to ensure all kitchen preparations meet the highest hygiene standards.
Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and actioning work instructions promptly.
Advise on the supply and quality of items used, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
Act courteously toward residents and visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Qualifications & Hygiene: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
Knowledge & Skills: Good working knowledge of Health and Safety (particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments).
Attributes: An efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort, able to handle a demanding workload with initiative, flexibility, and a caring attitude toward residents.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £12.75 per hour.
Secure Employment: Permanent contract with stable hours and rewarding career pathways.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and personal development.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and ongoing career learning opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.