Castle Kitchen Assistant - Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Role

The Carnegie Club; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of gratuities

33 days annual leave pro‑rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly support

Life cover

Wellness platform

Job summary

The Carnegie Club in Skibo Castle, Highland, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep two kitchens running smoothly. You will support chefs, maintain cleanliness and assist with basic food prep while upholding high standards for safety and quality.

This hands-on role rewards reliability and teamwork, with shifts across Castle and Clubhouse. A full, clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK are preferred; 18+ year olds are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or food preparation preferred but not essential.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks while supporting the wider kitchen team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the culinary team across both Castle and Clubhouse kitchens.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, hygienic and well organised.
• Operate dishwashers and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive and store food deliveries in line with food safety standards.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including vegetables and staff meals.
• Maintain CookSafe records and secure the kitchen at the end of shifts.
• Support Food & Beverage colleagues by helping to maintain staff dining area.
• Follow all health & safety, COSHH, fire safety and company procedures.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Independence

Shift flexibility

Driving licence

Age 18+

Job description

The Carnegie Club in Skibo Castle, Highland, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep two kitchens running smoothly. You will support chefs, maintain cleanliness and assist with basic food prep while upholding high standards for safety and quality.

This hands-on role rewards reliability and teamwork, with shifts across Castle and Clubhouse. A full, clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK are preferred; 18+ year olds are welcome to apply.