Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Kitchen Assistant Bank at Brentwood Arches Care Home offers a temporary position supporting catering operations within a care setting in Brentwood, Essex. The role involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring safe production of meals and beverages for residents. Responsibilities include adhering to safe food handling principles, contributing to team collaboration, advising on supply quality, and respecting resident dignity. Candidates must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high personal hygiene standards, and possess knowledge of health and safety protocols including moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to manage demanding workloads with initiative and flexibility.

The position is offered at £12.75 per hour, with flexible working hours under a fixed-term or temporary contract. Applications must be submitted by 23 October 2026 through the original advertiser. The role is based at Brentwood Arches Care Home, CM14 4NA, and involves supporting a caring environment within Avery Healthcare’s network of residential facilities.