Kitchen Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Kitchen Assistant, where you can make a significant impact in a care home environment. This role involves food preparation and ensuring the kitchen meets health and safety standards. With a commitment to quality care, you'll be part of a team that values your skills and offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including flexible working patterns and training support. If you're passionate about providing quality care and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and catering.
• Ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with meal plating and food preparation.
• Monitor kitchen cleaning schedules and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and Safety regulations

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Ability to manage pressure

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.

Job Role: 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.

Why Join Us?

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

In return for your efforts, you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

1. 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*
2. Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
3. Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
4. An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
5. Free criminal record checks
6. Pension Scheme with Nest
7. Flexible working patterns
8. Cycle to work scheme**
9. Service recognition
10. Training support and development opportunities
11. Employee Assistance Programme
12. Wellbeing support
13. 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

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assisting chefs with meal plating, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining cleanliness of preparation areas.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Previous experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

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