Kindness-Driven Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

HC One; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in St Andrews is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring cleanliness and dignity for residents. Ideal candidates have some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. You'll receive full training and enjoy various benefits such as paid DBS, free uniform, and 28 days of annual leave. Join our team to make a meaningful difference every day!

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Financial wellbeing access

Training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support service

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 qualifications.
• Ability to follow recipes and accurately record information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Serve meals in a warm and respectful manner.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and proper ingredient storage.
• Train new team members on kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen is spotless after shifts.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A leading care provider in St Andrews is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring cleanliness and dignity for residents. Ideal candidates have some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. You'll receive full training and enjoy various benefits such as paid DBS, free uniform, and 28 days of annual leave. Join our team to make a meaningful difference every day!