Kitchen Assistant based at Woodlands HWC, Penrith
Available Hours: Permanent - Part time - 24 hours
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Scheme.
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company that cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. 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.
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer:
* 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. Duties will be varied and include basic cooking and cleaning along with respect for older people. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.
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.
If you want to know more, please apply via our website mha.org.uk.
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.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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