Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Fulwood Court HWC, Liverpool

Available Hours:
Various hours - Relief
Salary £12.00 per hour

Hours: 10.30 am to 6.30 pm; this will include some weekends

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

* 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
* Life assurance.
* A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
* Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
* Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
* Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
* Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
* Access to wellbeing resources.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Long service awards.
* Free uniform and DBS check.
* Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role
As a Kitchen Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who prepare and serve meals for residents and staff.

We have Apetito meals, so it's not just a basic kitchen assistant role. Responsibilities include the preparation of frozen meals, basic recording of batch numbers and temperatures, serving, cleaning, and rotation of stock.

About the home

Fulwood Court offers the perfect blend of community and independence, allowing you to enjoy the freedom and privacy of your own front door while being part of a friendly and welcoming environment. With a range of facilities and amenities designed to make retirement life easy and enjoyable, it's an ideal place to embrace later life.

The development consists of 33 one- and two-bedroom properties available for sale or rent, fostering a diverse and vibrant community for those aged 60 and over. The thoughtfully designed assisted living homes and communal spaces create an atmosphere of connection and comfort.

https://mha.org.uk/care-support/retirement-living/fulwood-court

About you
The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important.
You don't need any qualifications to get started as a Kitchen Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.