Job summary
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 Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Kitchen Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be integral to supporting the catering function in our care home environment. Your primary responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintenance of cleanliness, and ensuring the safe production of meals and beverages. We expect our Kitchen Assistants to uphold high standards of hygiene and support the team by responding positively to colleagues and promptly actioning tasks. You must understand safe food handling principles, advise on supplies and quality, and always respect the dignity of our residents and their visitors. It is essential for this role that you have a caring and understanding attitude. To be effective, you should exhibit initiative, show flexibility to team working and meet physical demands efficiently. Avery Healthcare provides opportunities for growth in a supportive environment and values respect, compassion, and teamwork.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. With a vision of creating meaningful lives together, Avery is renowned for its exceptional standards of care across its network. The company prides itself on being a place loved by both residents and staff, where everyone's later years can be as enriching as any other. Avery is passionate about creating meaningful experiences not only for residents but also for its team. This vision is central to their identity, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment. Avery's commitment to its team members is evident in its continual efforts to ensure they feel valued and empowered every day. By joining Avery, you become part of a collaborative culture that respects and promotes a compassionate approach towards care.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.72 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1523309162
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kingswood, BS15 4JW, 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 at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. 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
- Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Must be an efficient worker capable of high physical effort. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work positively and flexibly with a team. A caring and understanding attitude towards residents is essential.
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