Kitchen Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal checks

Nest pension

Flexible work patterns

Cycle to work

Service recognition

Training support

Employee assistance

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness in our care-home kitchen near Buckingham. You will work closely with chefs and interact with residents to ensure meals are prepared safely and presented well.

We value a genuine interest in care settings, flexibility for shifts, and a committed, organised approach to daily tasks and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prep food trolleys; keep prep areas clean.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Care home experience desirable but not essential.
• Committed and organised approach.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills

Pressure management

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Team liaison

Food preparation

Kitchen cleanliness

Care home experience

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.