Kitchen Assistant

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. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be experienced with food preparation and catering in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required., Garden Hill care home provides residential, nursing and respite care in a friendly, welcoming environment. The home offers en-suite bedrooms, quiet lounge, modern lounge and dining room and secluded, spacious gardens. A contemporary self-serve coffee shop is also available and provides a great space for residents and their families and friends to have fun and socialise. Garden Hill team members provide high standards of person-centred care, where each resident is treated with respect and dignity. The home has a full-time activities coordinator who organises a variety of fun and creative activities, entertainment and events for residents to choose from depending on their interests and hobbies. Organised day trips and charity fundraising events give the home strong links with the local community and people from outside the home are often invited to take part in entertainment and events.

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
• Assisting the 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 environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organised approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.
If you would like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

In return for all of this 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 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