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Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £13.46 per hour
For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Service. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at MHA. This is a valued role, supporting the Cook to deliver nutritious, well-presented meals that meet residents’ dietary needs while helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting residents’ health and wellbeing, working in line with food safety standards and MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity.
Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual.
Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.
Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.
A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable).
A positive, flexible approach to work.
Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
Willingness to undertake training and development.
A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
You will be joining an organisation with strong values and a supportive culture, where every role contributes to helping people live later life well. At MHA, catering teams play a vital part in residents’ daily enjoyment and wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:
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~28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
~ A strong pension scheme and life assurance
~ Free DBS checks and uniforms
~ Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
~ Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
~ A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities
~ Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
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