Kitchen Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care organization as a Kitchen Assistant, where you will play a vital role in food preparation and catering while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents, providing them with quality meals and support. You'll enjoy a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and training opportunities. If you have a passion for care and excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Act as a link between the kitchen and residents, ensuring quality service.

Skills

Food preparation

Catering

Communication skills

Pressure management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

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.

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:

1. 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*
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 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, 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.