Care Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Nest pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Service recognition

Training support and development

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain strict hygiene standards in our care-home kitchen. You will assist chefs, plate meals, and ensure clean and tidy preparation areas while communicating effectively with residents and team members.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts and a genuine interest in providing quality care. Experience in a care home is desirable, but not essential, as training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food in line with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene across all areas, including washing up.
• Work effectively with chefs and care home residents, supporting meal service.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Keep preparation areas clean and tidy and manage shifting priorities.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Be flexible to work shifts.

Skills

Food preparation

Health & Safety

Kitchen cleanliness

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain strict hygiene standards in our care-home kitchen. You will assist chefs, plate meals, and ensure clean and tidy preparation areas while communicating effectively with residents and team members.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts and a genuine interest in providing quality care. Experience in a care home is desirable, but not essential, as training and development are available.