Assistant Chef
| Posting date: | 11 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2024 |
| Location: | York, YO26 8DS |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA007333-7 |
Summary
About the Role
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
The Assistant Cook/Chef must be reliable and fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties and be able to support the Chef to produce a variety of menus, including catering for special dietary needs, whilst not exceeding the budget.
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
Person Specification:
Professional
- The Assistant Cook/Chef will hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. They will also show a willingness to participate in continuous improvement and vocational training programmes.
- Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
- Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
- Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
- Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player.
- Required to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
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:
- 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.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend
- 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
Oaklands
Oaklands Residential Home is located in the peaceful North Yorkshire village near Kirk Hammerton and is near to junction 31 of the A1 and the A59 is within easy reach. Local shops, surgery, pharmacy, public house and train station are all within a short walk of the home. Oaklands provides accommodation for 44 residents with 4 double en-suite rooms and 36 single rooms, 22 of which have en-suite facilities. All rooms are fully carpeted and decorated to a high standard. Each room contains a nurse call system, fire detection, bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. A dedicated dementia unit named The Acorn Suite is specifically designed to offer support to those suffering from dementia as well as adults with Mental Heath issues. There is a large well-maintained garden with a large secluded patio and a separate sun lounge for residents' use. There is parking available for up to 16 cars.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme