Care Home Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support residents with safe food preparation and maintain immaculate kitchen hygiene. You will assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and uphold Health, Safety and Food Standards regulations while communicating effectively with staff and residents.

A genuine interest in care home work, flexibility to work shifts and a committed, organised approach are essential to thrive in this role within our care homes.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks while communicating effectively at all levels.
• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and keep preparation areas clean and tidy.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Flexible to work shifts and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Keep all preparation and kitchen areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Pressure management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer care

Flexibility

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support residents with safe food preparation and maintain immaculate kitchen hygiene. You will assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and uphold Health, Safety and Food Standards regulations while communicating effectively with staff and residents.

A genuine interest in care home work, flexibility to work shifts and a committed, organised approach are essential to thrive in this role within our care homes.