Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norwich is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain kitchen hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has experience in catering within a care home environment. This role offers a competitive salary package and numerous employee benefits including flexible working hours and training support.

Benefits

Company funded health cashback

Access to earned pay prior to payday

Discounted gym membership

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and catering.
• Ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules.
• Assist chefs in meal preparation.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Genuine interest in working in a care home environment

Job description

About the Role

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.

Dussindale Park

Dussindale Park Care Home is a fifty-capacity Countrywide Care Homes accommodation located in Norwich, suited to a wide range of elderly care and nursing needs. The majority of rooms are en-suite and carers look to ensure that privacy and dignity of residents is always respected, while being available round-the-clock for any issues. Respite, convalescent and palliative care are all available from Dussindale, which looks to support community needs in any way its carers' expertise enables.