Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

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

Job summary

A reputable care home group in Kirkwall is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting chefs. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a genuine interest in working in a care home environment. The position offers a competitive salary package, flexible working patterns, and various employee benefits including health cashback, training support, and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Discount platform for retailers and leisure

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

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

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and catering.
• Ability to keep kitchen areas clean and tidy.
• Desire to work in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
• Ensure kitchen cleaning schedules are maintained.
• Communicate effectively between kitchen and residents.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Food preparation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

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:

• 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.