Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Descripción de la vacante

Struan Lodge Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a small, close-knit team delivering meals in a clean and well organised kitchen. The role is hands-on, supporting food preparation, stock management and safe kitchen practices.

You will work with the Chef and team to ensure meals meet high standards, while maintaining cleanliness and assisting with deliveries and storage. This position offers a structured routine and opportunities to develop in care kitchen operations.

Formación

• Must have a positive and reliable approach.
• Excellent 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.

Responsabilidades

• Support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and stock organisation.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen area.
• Help with deliveries, storage and stock organisation as required.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Organisation skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork and independence

Kitchen experience helpful

Descripción del empleo

Struan Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 30 bed care home in the Balgreen area of Edinburgh, providing Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. The home offers a quiet, homely setting with a close knit team, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver individualised, person centred care every day.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 18 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
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Struan Lodge 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

If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.