Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team. This role involves food preparation and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in a care home environment. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting chefs in meal preparation. In return, enjoy a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, including health cashback, early pay access, and training support. If you're passionate about providing quality care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Simply Health - company funded

Early Pay - access to earned pay

Benefits platform - discounts

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development

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 in plating meals and preparing food trolleys.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Regulations

Effective Communication

Pressure Management

Organizational Skills

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 the total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

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

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleagues below the 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.