Care Kitchen Assistant — Training & Growth

Meallmore; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academy of Care Chef Excellence

On-site parking

Blue Light Card

Subsidised staff meals

Job summary

Meallmore’s Pitfodels Wood Care Home in Aberdeen is opening Autumn 2026 and seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the busy kitchen team. You will support chefs with basic tasks, keep areas clean and hygienic, and help deliver meals to residents.

The role offers training through our Kitchen Excellence Academy and a 25-hour week at £12.76 per hour, with opportunities to develop your career and become part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant capable of following hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and support chefs with basic tasks.
• Positive, friendly team player with an interest in residents' well-being.

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 duties.
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Caring attitude toward residents

Basic food prep & hygiene knowledge

Job description

Meallmore’s Pitfodels Wood Care Home in Aberdeen is opening Autumn 2026 and seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the busy kitchen team. You will support chefs with basic tasks, keep areas clean and hygienic, and help deliver meals to residents.

The role offers training through our Kitchen Excellence Academy and a 25-hour week at £12.76 per hour, with opportunities to develop your career and become part of a caring team.