Kitchen Assistant - Immediate Start

We are looking to hire a driven Kitchen Assistant to join our high calibre team at Maria Mallaband Care Group in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Growing your career as a Full Time Kitchen Assistant is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in planning, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Kitchen Assistant at Maria Mallaband Care Group today!

About the 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.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

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.
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Recommend a friend – up to £750
• 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

About You;

• 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.

Barnes Court

Rated 'good' by CQC in November 2019 and awarded 'gold' standard by Sunderland City Council. Barnes Court is a versatile care facility providing nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly, alongside specialist dementia and dementia nursing care and supported care for adults with physical disabilities. Purpose-built to meet residents’ needs, facilities include spacious lounges and dining areas on each floor, hair and beauty salon, restaurant standard kitchen, games room, and a combined activities room and bar area where residents and their families and friends can have fun and socialise. The care staff at Barnes Court take care of all the sensitive healthcare needs of residents while respecting their need for an independent and dignified day-to-day lifestyle.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 .

Benefits of working as a Kitchen Assistant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary