Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who prepare and serve meals for residents and staff. Duties will be varied and include basic cooking and cleaning along with respect for older people. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important., You don't need any qualifications to get started as a Kitchen Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any family. But your local team at MHA's Reuben Manor care home in Stockton-on-Tees will be here every step of the way. Join us you'll quickly see why people say we feel like a second family. You'll understand that our team simply won't compromise in the quality of their support. You'll see our home is made to enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And you'll feel the charitable ethos, along with the spirituality and warmth that flows through every MHA home. Above all, we hope you'll see how the support and surroundings of Reuben Manor care home in Stockton-on-Tees could welcome a new lease of life for we care about - with wellbeing, friendship and respect at its heart.

Various hour's available part time - 27.5 hours Salary £12.00 per hour Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you! Why join? You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more! In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.