Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Care Home Setting, Shotts
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 3 or 5 days per week, working over 7 days
Shift Patterns: 08:00 - 17:00 or 08:30 - 17:30 (3 days or 5 days over 7, full or part time)
Training: Full training provided

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of a busy care home kitchen. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping to provide a positive dining experience for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including      sandwiches and other light meal items.

• Support the kitchen team with meal      service.

• Serve meals to residents in the dining      room using a hot trolley.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness      throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

• Carry out washing up and cleaning duties      in line with food hygiene standards.

• Follow all food safety and health and      safety procedures.

• Assist with stock rotation and general      kitchen organisation.

Requirements

• REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate or      willingness to obtain one.

• Good understanding of food hygiene and      safe working practices.

• Positive attitude and willingness to      learn.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a      team.

• Good communication skills and a friendly      approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is      beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.71 per      hour.

• Full training and ongoing support.

• Flexible working pattern of 3 or 5 days      per week.

• Friendly and supportive working      environment.

• Opportunity to make a difference to      residents' daily lives.