Bank Kitchen Assistant - Grove Care Home

Meallmore Ltd.; Kemnay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring team as a Kitchen Assistant at a charming care home in Kemnay. Enjoy a supportive environment with mentorship and training opportunities. Your role includes food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with meal service for elderly residents.

Benefits

Wagestream

Overtime rates

Generous annual leave

Free uniform

Professional development investment

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Subsidised meals

Pension and sick pay schemes

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen areas clean and tidy.
• Supporting the catering team with basic food preparation.
• Assisting with specialist dietary requirements.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Job description

Our Meallmore team at Grove is ready to warmly welcome you as a Kitchen Assistant within their care home. Located only 16 miles from Aberdeen, Grove care home enjoys a rural charm in the village of Kemnay. It is a homely property that caters predominantly to frail elderly residents as well as those living with dementia.

As a Kitchen Assistant, Meallmore will allocate you a mentor and provide a comprehensive induction process. Our mentorship programme and ongoing training will support your skill development and career progression, whether that be to a Second Chef or Head Chef — the choice is yours!

Your role as a Meallmore Kitchen Assistant will include:

• Keeping the kitchen areas clean and tidy
• Supporting the catering team with basic food preparation for seasonal meals
• Cleaning and sanitising all food preparation areas according to hygiene standards
• Assisting with specialist dietary requirements and serving nutritious meals

Required skills:

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income at any time)
• Overtime rates
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including mentorship
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
• Subsidised meals
• Pension and sick pay schemes

Salary: £12.27 per hour + benefits

Hours: Bank opportunities (as required)

If you wish to join our Meallmore family and this role interests you, please click 'Apply'.

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