Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Shift Details: 06.30 am to 18:30 pm 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 Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth. 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 bevera
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your role is to support the catering function, ensuring high-quality food preparation and maintaining cleanliness. You will be working from 06:30 am to 18:30 pm, helping in the preparation of meals and beverages while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. Your role also involves contributing positively to the team, adhering to safe food handling principles, and ensuring the timely ordering of supplies. Your work directly impacts residents, requiring high standards of personal hygiene and knowledge of health and safety practices. This position is for the Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, offering exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. The company is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, aiming to enrich the lives of its residents. The company prides itself on being a place where people love to work and live, offering opportunities for growth and development in a close-knit and caring community.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1564055744
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Dorset, BH6 3DS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 06.30 am to 18:30 pm
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport 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 responsibilitieswillinclude:
- Understanding the 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, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
- 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
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.
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This advert is for Kitchen Assistant - Bank with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Bournemouth, England. It is listed as a Kitchen assistant role. The advertised salary is £12.75. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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