Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore Ltd.; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring and vibrant environment as a Kitchen Assistant in Ayr, where you'll support a dedicated catering team in providing high-quality meals. This role offers a unique mentorship program, allowing you to develop your culinary skills and progress in your career. Enjoy competitive pay, generous annual leave, and various benefits including a pension scheme and subsidised meals. Be part of a trusted care provider that values your growth and well-being, making a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Benefits

Wagestream access to earned income

Hourly overtime rates

Generous annual leave

Free uniform

Mentorship scheme

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Subsidised meals

Pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen areas clean and support food preparation.
• Sanitise food preparation areas and assist with dietary requirements.

Skills

Basic knowledge of food preparation

Food hygiene

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

A little bit about us

Located in Ayr, Greenan Manor combines luxurious surroundings with high-quality care services, bringing warmth and comfort to residents. Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, is committed to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in creating a caring, vibrant environment that truly feels like home.

As a Kitchen Assistant, Meallmore will allocate you your own mentor, as well as a comprehensive induction process. But why stop there? Our mentorship programme and ongoing training will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career whether that be a Second Chefor Head Chef, the choice is yours!

Your role as a Kitchen Assistant will include:

• Keeping the kitchen areas clean and tidy
• Supporting the catering team with basic food preparation as they create seasonal meals for our residents
• Properly cleaning and sanitising all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
• Assist with specialist dietary requirements and serve nutritional meals

Required skills:

• Basic knowledge of food preparation andfood hygiene
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work in a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
• Hourly overtime rates available
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
• Subsidised meals
• Pension scheme and company sick pay scheme

Salary: £12.27 per hour + competitive benefits

Hours: 22.5hours per week

If you want to be part of our Meallmore family and this sounds like you, please click apply.

Please note, all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).