Bank Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and dynamic team at a renowned care home, where your role as a Kitchen Assistant goes beyond just food preparation. You'll contribute to creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for residents, ensuring every meal is made with care. This position offers flexibility and the chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about food and making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and be part of a team that values your hard work and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food handling and health & safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hearty, home-cooked meals for residents.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Support the catering team in daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Food Handling

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Cleanliness

Education

Basic Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Catering and Hospitality - St Margarets Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:

St Margaret's Care Home offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to 60 residents in Newington.

Where every dish is made with care and every shift makes a difference.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to become a vital part of our catering team. This isn’t just about chopping veg or scrubbing pans it’s about supporting a kitchen that brings comfort, joy, and nourishment to the lives of our residents and visitors.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to bank hours
• Flexible shifts on offer; days

From preparing hearty, home-cooked meals to keeping the kitchen sparkling and safe, you’ll play an important role in the daily life of the home. It’s fast-paced, hands-on, and full of variety and your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of those we care for.

Why this role matters:

Great food is about more than just nutrition it’s about warmth, familiarity, and a sense of home. By helping us deliver high-quality meals and maintaining a spotless, well-organised kitchen, you’ll help create a dining experience that residents genuinely look forward to.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll bring a practical, can-do attitude and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Ideally, you’ve worked in a kitchen or food preparation setting before but if you haven’t, and you’re eager to learn and work hard, we’d still love to hear from you.

About You:

You’re someone who’s well-organised, pays attention to detail, and understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety. You're comfortable working as part of a team, always ready to lend a hand and make things easier for those around you.
If you’ve got a basic knowledge of food handling and health & safety great. If not, we’ll support you with the training and guidance you need to thrive.

This is a place where your hard work is appreciated, your contribution truly matters, and there’s always room to grow. So, if you’re ready to start a career that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.