Kitchen Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Buckingham; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Early pay

Discount platform

Tastecard discount

Nest pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Training support

Descripción de la vacante

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a care home kitchen with food preparation and cleansing duties. You will ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations, and help maintain immaculate kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires the ability to work well under pressure and communicate effectively with residents and staff. Prior care home experience is preferred, with a commitment to flexible shifts and a supportive team environment.

Formación

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Link between main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prep trolleys.
• Maintain clean and tidy preparation areas.
• Experience in care home environment desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and assist with food in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor kitchen cleaning schedules and wash-up as required.
• Act as liaison between main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs with plating meals and food trolley preparation.
• Keep preparation areas clean and well-organised.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work shifts.

Conocimientos

Pressure management

Kitchen liaison

Food plating

Clear communication

Flexible shifts

Descripción del empleo

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.