Kitchen Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Elstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home organization in Elstead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate should be able to manage pressure, communicate effectively, and ideally have experience in a care home environment. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package and various benefits including healthcare cashback, early pay access, and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Simply Health – healthcare cashback

Early Pay access

Discounts on retail and leisure

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and catering.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist chefs with meal preparation.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and Safety regulations

Communication skills

Ability to manage pressure

Job description

Overview

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.

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

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• 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, prioritise 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 organised 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 organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.