Kitchen Assistant

Renaissance Care Limited; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG Check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Renaissance Care Limited's Riverside Care Home in Aberdeen is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the friendly catering team. The role is 28.5 hours per week, focusing on preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards.

You will support residents with dietary needs and promote a hospitality-style dining experience, contributing to seasonal menu development and resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in a similar environment is preferred.
• Good eye for detail and able to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining areas for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals for residents.
• Engage with residents and support a hospitable dining experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Hygiene

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, creative and caring individual to work within our talented catering team. If you are looking to begin, or continue, your career in health and social care then join us in making a positive difference to the lives of our residents.

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant (or someone with a background in hospitality) to join our team in Riverside Care Home for 28.5 hours per week.

Hours of work: 28.5

As a Kitchen Assistant, you are an essential member of our catering team, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen and enhancing the dining experience for our residents. You will assist in the preparation, and serving of nutritious and healthy meals, working closely with the kitchen team to cater to the preferences and dietary needs of our residents, including those with special dietary requirements.

Your responsibilities will include setting up and clearing dining areas, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene in all kitchen, serving, and dining areas. You'll help keep the kitchen and equipment clean and ensure all safety and hygiene protocols are strictly followed. Additionally, you will engage with residents to build meaningful connections, supporting a hospitality-style approach to catering and helping to develop seasonal menus that promote choice and independence as core elements of their dining experience

Requirements

An essential aspect of the role is upholding the values of People, Friendly, Passionate and Inclusion . To be successful in this role you will need to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team. You will have a good eye for detail and ideally, you will have experience in a similar environment and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. You will have knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment as well as COSHH and HACCP regulations.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all our employees the following benefits:

'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG Check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for progression

Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Concert for Carers Membership

Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace