Maria Mallaband Care Group
About the Role:
Experienced Kitchen Assistant required for a care home setting in Bedford. This role involves food preparation, adhering to health and safety and food standard regulations. Maintaining a clean kitchen environment is a key part of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare food items according to recipes and procedures.
- Monitor and maintain kitchen hygiene, ensuring cleanliness and adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Wash crockery and utensils as needed.
- Assist chefs with meal preparation and service.
- Prepare food trolleys and maintain the tidiness of preparation areas.
- Act as a liaison between the kitchen and residents.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience with food preparation and catering.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations in food preparation.
- Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience working in a care home environment (preferred, but not essential).
- Flexible to work shifts.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Simply Health (company-funded: prescriptions, optical, dental, 24/7 virtual GP, additional benefits for dependents).
- Early pay.
- Benefits platform (retail, leisure, hospitality discounts).
- Tastecard discount (50% off food).
- Free criminal record checks.
- Pension scheme (Nest).
- Flexible working patterns.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Service recognition.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Wellbeing support.
- Discounted gym membership.
Why Join Us:
Join a rewarding and supportive care home environment that provides exceptional care. MMCG values employee wellbeing and provides opportunities for growth. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer inclusive and supportive workplace for our employees.