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, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents.
Skills and Expertise
- Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
- Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
- 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*
- 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**
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