Job Description

Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Montpellier Manor, Middlesbrough

Available Hours:

Permanent - Various hours available - Relief

12.60 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately

15 miles of the Care Home

. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.


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:


28 days holiday (including 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 the home

Montpellier Manor care home in Middlesbrough

Montpellier Manor care home, located in the peaceful village of Stainton, provides exceptional residential and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. This modern, purpose built home is designed to promote independence and well being for each resident, with compassionate care that caters to individual needs and preferences.


Montpellier Manor offers comfortable ensuite bedrooms that residents are encouraged to personalise, creating a truly homely feel. The homes beautiful, landscaped gardens provide a tranquil space for relaxation and outdoor activities, while the vibrant community spaces, including lounges, a hair salon, and an activities room, foster a lively and engaging atmosphere.


A dedicated activities team at Montpellier Manor curates a diverse programme to keep residents active and entertained, with options such as arts and crafts, music therapy, quizzes, and regular outings. The home also benefits from the support of a dedicated chaplain, offering pastoral care and spiritual support to residents and families alike.


At Montpellier Manor, the experienced and caring team takes pride in delivering person centred care that respects each residents dignity, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and truly at home.


For more information about the home, please click here

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 do not 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.