Care Kitchen Assistant — Fresh Meals, Safe, Team‑Oriented

Care Concern Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Trinity House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. This hands-on role helps ensure meals are prepared to a high standard and that the kitchen runs smoothly.

You will assist with food preparation, keep areas clean, and help with deliveries, storage and stock organisation while working closely with the Chef and team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment.
• Support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organisation

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Teamwork & independence

Communication skills

Kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

Trinity House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. This hands-on role helps ensure meals are prepared to a high standard and that the kitchen runs smoothly.

You will assist with food preparation, keep areas clean, and help with deliveries, storage and stock organisation while working closely with the Chef and team in a supportive environment.