# Kitchen Assistant - Bank > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant-bank/e81a07bf-88fa-4dee-b5d4-f558b1b43d50 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/kitchen-assistant-bank/e81a07bf-88fa-4dee-b5d4-f558b1b43d50.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. - **Town:** Knowle - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £12.72 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-20T21:01:58.014Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-2575?employerCode=L0034 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518642230&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. 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 ### Main duties of the job Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant - Bank to join our award-winning team at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. The role involves supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals. Applicants are expected to understand the principles of safe food handling, contribute fully to team working, advise on supply and quality of items, and act respectfully towards residents and visitors. Candidates must live by our values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. To qualify, you must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high personal hygiene standards, and possess knowledge of Health and Safety. It's crucial to be an efficient worker, capable of sustaining physical effort and responding to demanding workloads, while displaying a positive and flexible attitude in team settings. Also, the role requires a caring attitude towards residents. ### About us Avery Healthcare, one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both its residents and team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery offers exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Employees are promised a supportive and inspiring environment where they feel valued and empowered daily. Avery is committed to celebrating and supporting its teams, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Joining Avery means being part of a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members seeking an enriching working or living environment. ### Details - Date posted: 20 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.72 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1518642230 - Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities 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 Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE 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. ABOUT YOU 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. ## Job Details 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 Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. 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 ## Job Description Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant - Bank to join our award-winning team at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. The role involves supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals. Applicants are expected to understand the principles of safe food handling, contribute fully to team working, advise on supply and quality of items, and act respectfully towards residents and visitors. Candidates must live by our values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. To qualify, you must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high personal hygiene standards, and possess knowledge of Health and Safety. It's crucial to be an efficient worker, capable of sustaining physical effort and responding to demanding workloads, while displaying a positive and flexible attitude in team settings. Also, the role requires a caring attitude towards residents. ## Responsibilities 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 Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE 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. ABOUT YOU 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.