Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

HC One; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting dietary needs. This role offers competitive pay, full training, and a variety of benefits, including a company pension and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over eight hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Access to financial wellbeing services

Award-winning learning and development

Online GP consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferable.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Patience

Kindness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting dietary needs. This role offers competitive pay, full training, and a variety of benefits, including a company pension and access to wellness programs.