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About the Role
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 difference.
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.
Our Benefits;
In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:
Training support and development opportunities
5.6 weeks annual leave
Fully funded training
Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses
Perkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants
Car through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work scheme
NEST pension plan
Nurse and carer referral scheme
Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service
Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
Willowdene Care Home
Located nearby Sedgefield and Fishburn, Willowdene offers nursing, residential and respite care, as well as specialist dementia residential & nursing care. Features at Willowdene include its tranquil countryside setting, large conservatory and a cosy coffee shop supplying complimentary refreshments to residents and their guests. Manager Ruth Sunter was awarded a prestigious 'dementia champion award' in 2017 for her work in promoting best practice and developing innovative services for people living with dementia at the home. This included introducing regular 'dementia friends' talks, increasing staff training on dementia awareness, and adding and adapting features to make the home environment more dementia-friendly. As certified 'investors in people', Willowdene offers their team the training and professional development they need to ensure they have the right people in each role, with a passion for care and the skills to deliver the high standards expected. A full-time activities coordinator provides a stimulating programme of creative and fun activities, entertainment, events and outings for residents to choose from, which also includes one-to-one sessions.