Maria Mallaband Care Group
Kitchen Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations.
- Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules, ensuring all areas are immaculately clean.
- Washing up of crockery and utensils as required.
- Assisting the chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
- Ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Act as a link between the main kitchen and residents.
Skills and Expertise
- Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
- Previous experience in a care home environment (desirable, but not essential).
- Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
- Committed and organised approach.
- Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible to work shifts.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- 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* (Requires 12-week probationary period).
- Early Pay Access to earned pay prior to payday.
- Benefits platform discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
- 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**