Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group's Boclair Care Home in Glasgow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. The role is hands-on, with duties including food preparation, maintaining kitchen standards and assisting with deliveries, stock and storage.

The post offers a 30-hour week, £12.71 per hour, paid PVG, pension, uniform and 5.6 weeks leave on a full-time equivalent. You will work with the Chef and team in a supportive environment and can develop your kitchen

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and plating.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good organisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

This luxurious, private care facility is situated in the affluent suburb of Glasgow. The care home offers elegant accommodation for up to 80-residents along with outstanding Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care.

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

Boclair Care Home is part 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can 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.