Kitchen Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Castleford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll prepare food and maintain cleanliness while supporting chefs. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits including health support, training opportunities, and discounts. If you have a passion for quality care and effective communication, this role is for you.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and catering.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Task Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

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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.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be experienced with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations. You will monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules, ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean, including washing up crockery and utensils when required.

Join Us and Make a Difference

In return, 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, and 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, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting 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 is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to be.