Bank Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd in Ayrshire is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Greenan Manor, a care home by the coast. You will support chefs, keep areas clean and help with basic food prep under supervision. The role is bank/as-and-when-required with an hourly rate of £12.76.

Full training in food hygiene is provided, PVG checks apply, and you’ll join an award-winning catering team. If you are reliable, eager to learn and can work in a busy kitchen, this is a great entry into a caring employer that supports

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good team player with a willingness to learn.
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents’ well-being.
• Full training will be provided in food hygiene and basic kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised.
• Assisting with basic food preparation under chef supervision.
• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Team player

People-centered approach

Job description

Bank Kitchen Assistant

A little bit about us

Located in the coastal village of Doonfoot, near Ayr, Greenan Manor is a purpose- built 52- bed care home providing residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for the elderly. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person- centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Hours: Bank (As And When Required)

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. A good kitchen is a clean kitchen, and as a kitchen assistant you’ll be tasked with ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness are the best they can be whilst supporting chefs with basic tasks.

By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents as well as develop your career if you wish to do so through our Kitchen Excellence Academy.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.

Role & Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required under the supervision of the chefs
• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of kitchen duties
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained

Skills & Requirements

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good team player with a willingness to learn
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents
• It would be helpful to have a basic knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene however full training will be given – so we are keen to speak to anyone who likes a kitchen environment, who is interested and passionate about food and who cares about others

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).