Care Kitchen & Pantry Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Parklands Care Homes; Grantown-on-Spey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Scheme

Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition

Family Friendly Working

Flexible Pay Access

Free PVG Check

Company Pension

Free On-Site Parking

Training and development

Job summary

Parklands Care Homes is seeking a Pantry Assistant to join our Lynemore Care Home in Grantown-on-Spey. This part-time role (10.5 hours per week) operates on a rotating day pattern including weekends, with an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will help maintain the pantry, support cooks, prepare light meals, and ensure food safety and hygiene. Previous kitchen or food service experience is preferred, and attendance at mandatory training is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with the team.
• Previous kitchen or food service experience preferred.
• Attendance at mandatory training is required.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cook Safe system and follow food safety policies.
• Prepare and serve breakfast and light meals, offer choices to residents.
• Liaise with cooks to meet dietary needs and allergies; plan daily menus.
• Clear tables, wash dishes, prep vegetables, and keep kitchen/dining area clean.
• Order and store food supplies while following infection control rules.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Positive attitude

Helping others

Job description

Parklands Care Homes is seeking a Pantry Assistant to join our Lynemore Care Home in Grantown-on-Spey. This part-time role (10.5 hours per week) operates on a rotating day pattern including weekends, with an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will help maintain the pantry, support cooks, prepare light meals, and ensure food safety and hygiene. Previous kitchen or food service experience is preferred, and attendance at mandatory training is required.