Kitchen Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Biddenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Kitchen Assistant and play a vital role in providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for food preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health support, flexible working patterns, and training opportunities. If you have a genuine interest in working within a care home and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and catering.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist chefs with meal plating and food preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Task Prioritization

Pressure Management

Job description

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

Job Role: Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be experienced with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations. You will monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules, ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean, including washing up crockery and utensils when required.

Why Join Us?

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

In return for your efforts, you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

1. Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
2. Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
3. Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
4. An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
5. Free criminal record checks
6. Pension Scheme with Nest
7. Flexible working patterns
8. Cycle to work scheme**
9. Service recognition
10. Training support and development opportunities
11. Employee Assistance Programme
12. Wellbeing support
13. Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage.

About You

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents.
• Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.