Kitchen Assistant

Belsize Healthcare; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Belsize Healthcare's Buchanan House Care Home in Bearsden, Scotland, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. The role is hands-on and involves assisting with food preparation, stock control, and deliveries, working closely with the Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

The position offers 30 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with PVG paid, a pension, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract).

Qualifications

• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, storage and stock organisation.
• Help with deliveries and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly with the Chef.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good organisation

Food safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Prior kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

Situated in Bearsden, our purpose-built care home offers Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care to 53-residents.

Kitchen Assistant

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About Us

Buchanan House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.