Kitchen Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Widmerpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Widmerpool is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to ensure food preparation in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. The ideal candidate will assist chefs, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and several employee benefits including flexible working patterns and training opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Previous experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules.
• Assist chefs with meal preparation and serving.
• Ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Ability to work under pressure

Cleaning and sanitation

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.

Belvoir Vale Care Home

Belvoir Vale is situated in Widmerpool, just off the A46 and is registered to provide residential and dementia residential care for up to 62 residents.

The home is designed as a care village incorporating three care homes in grounds of over two acres. The purpose built care homes are ground floor, with all bedrooms having en-suite facilities. Belvoir Vale has a number of comfortable seating areas, dining rooms, a hair dressing salon and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Rutland House is a dementia specialist wing and has a memory cafe, sweet shop and garden room, for residents and visitors to enjoy. Belvoir Vale has an array of personalised and social activities for residents to participate in, along with good food, companionship and offering residents choice every step of the way.