Maria Mallaband Care Group
Kitchen Assistant Role
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 when 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 (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 (cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access plus more, up to 4 children*)
- 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**