Kitchen Assistant

**Kitchen Assistant**

As a kitchen assistant in our care home you will be assisting the cook in preparing meals for our elderly residents with enjoyable meals that match their dietary needs. You may also be asked to prepare sandwiches and other simple meals.

Your hours will be between 7.30am - 2pm.

**A typical day as a Kitchen Assistant**

**A kitchen assistant plays an extremely important role within the life of our service users.**

As a kitchen assistant you will be ready to start preparing breakfast at 8am. The breakfast will then be put into bay maries and then taken by the carers to serve to the residents.

You will be expected to consult with residents and staff to ensure the development of healthy and balanced meals. These meals will need to be prepared to meet an individual's medical needs (e.g. dysphagia/allergies) and also have an understanding of how their religious/cultural needs may impact their dietary requirements.

**What we are looking for**

To qualify you must have the right to work in the UK, have at least a level 2 in Food and Hygiene and previous kitchen experience preferred.

**Why Midlands Care?**

**About us**

We are one big family, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our service users. We are passionate about improving the quality of life of people within our care.

Our enthusiastic and qualified leaders remain committed to delivering an outstanding level of service 24 hours a day. We achieve this by utilizing cutting edge technology, investing in our staff team and retaining a good old fashioned work ethic.

We recognise those working with us as loving and caring individuals. This is why we take an incredible amount of interest in their personal development. Over 88% of our staff surveyed would recommend us to a friend.

Midlands Care has a philanthropic strategy embedded into its culture. It enjoys excellent links within the community and has 6 charities it supports on its panels. Employees are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities and contribution is matched by the organization.

**What we have to offer**:

- A rewarding career in adult health and social care with plenty of opportunity to progress.
- We offer regular incentive schemes in order for yourself and the business to excel.
- A Pay Banding system which allows us to recognise & celebrate outstanding handwork and dedication
- Philanthropic Organisation who actively give back to the community.
- We operate a ‘Carer of the month’ incentive scheme and recognise outstanding care practice.
- A catalog of mandatory and complementary training for you.
- A range of mandatory training delivered by industry leading professionals.
- Opportunities to complete other training on request including, Train the Trainer.
- Thorough inductions, advance development plans and ongoing competency checks.
- Your very own Uniform and badge.
- The opportunity to meet like minded individuals and develop lifelong relationships and memories.
- A flexible, dedicated and loyal employment relationship which will allow you to develop a work-life balance.
- Private company pension scheme and contribution.
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Free onsite parking

You will also qualify for a discount card that gives you access to hundreds of retailers and venues offering a wide range of discounts from categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more - saving you money throughout the year. The card will also mean you get up to a 10% **discount** at selected grocery stores.

**Interested?**

**Please note**:An enhanced Disclosure Check will be undertaken.

**What we are looking for**

To qualify you must have the right to work in the UK, have at least a level 2 in Food and Hygiene and previous kitchen experience preferred.

A typical day as a Cook

The Cook plays an extremely important role within the life of our service users.

As a cook you will be ready to start preparing breakfast at 8am. The breakfast will then be put into bay maries and then taken by the carers to serve to the residents.

What is on offer
- A rewarding career with plenty of opportunity to progress.
- Bonuses for maintaining a high level of kitchen cleanliness
- A catalogue of mandatory and complementary training for you.
- A range of mandatory training delivered by industry leading professionals.
- Thorough inductions, advance development plans and ongoing competency checks.
- A flexible, dedicated and loyal employment relationship which will allow you to develop a work-life balance.
- Private company pension scheme and contribution.
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Free onsite parking

You will also qualify for a discount card that gives you access to hundreds of retailers and venues offering a wide range of discounts from categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more - saving you money throughout the year. The card will also mean you get up to 10% discount at selec