Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Overtime rates

Wagestream access

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Meallmore's Forthland Lodge in Edinburgh is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a busy kitchen team. The role involves washing dishes, keeping areas clean, assisting with basic food preparation under supervision, unloading deliveries, and supporting chefs.

The position is 15 hours per week, working two days (10:15 - 18:15), with a pay of £12.76 per hour. Benefits include sick pay, free parking, overtime rates, Wagestream access, subsidised meals, and Blue Light Card eligibility.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene is helpful.
• Full training will be provided and PVG clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised.
• Assisting with basic food preparation under supervision.
• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly.
• Supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Resident wellbeing

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Hours: 15hours per week (10:15 - 18:15 hrs,working 2 days per week)

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Forthland Lodge is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Restalrig area, with excellent public transport links nearby. Regular bus services operate fromDuke Street, Restalrig Circus and Restalrig Road, while Ocean Terminal and Leith Walk tram stops are within easy reach.

Competitive benefits, some of which are:

• Company sick pay & free parking

• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)

• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. A good kitchen is a clean kitchen, and as a kitchen assistant you’ll be tasked with ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness are the best they can be whilst supporting chefs with basic tasks.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners. By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents as well as develop your career if you wish to do so through our Kitchen Excellence Academy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils

• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised

• Assisting with basic food preparation when required under the supervision of the chefs

• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of kitchen duties

• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained

Skills & Requirements

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Good team player with a willingness to learn

• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents

• It would be helpful to have a basic knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene however full training will be given – so we are keen to speak to anyone who likes a kitchen environment, who is interested and passionate about food and who cares about others

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

A little bit about us

Set in the heart of Edinburgh, in the vibrant Restalrig area of the city, Forthland Lodge is a beautiful 47-bed care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred nursing, residential and specialist dementia care for older people. Our home also includes a dedicated specialist unit providing expert, personalised support for adults living with acquired brain injuries. Join our compassionate team, committed to enriching the lives of our residents through kindness, empathy, and exceptional care.