Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Crieff; On-site; GBP 11,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Crieff is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team and ensure high-standard food preparation. This full-time position offers £12.21 per hour and contracted hours of 16, primarily on weekends. The ideal candidate will have good organisational skills and a positive team-oriented attitude. Opportunities for personal growth within a caring environment are provided.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and strong work ethic.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and ensure meals are ready efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries safely.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Basic knowledge of food safety

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Catering and Hospitality - Oakbank Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 16

Located in the beautiful town of Crieff, Oakbank Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home offering personalised Residential, Dementia, Nursing, Palliative, and Respite care for up to 70 residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our kitchen team. Whether you have previous kitchen experience or are looking to start a new role supporting food preparation in a caring environment, this position offers a great way to contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 16 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday)
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the culinary team by assisting with food preparation, ensuring meals are ready efficiently and to a high standard. You will maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen, including equipment and appliances. You will receive, check, and store deliveries safely, following food safety and health and safety guidelines at all times. Your role will be vital in helping provide a safe, clean, and well‑organised kitchen environment, contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from those with a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential.

• Basic knowledge of food safety and handling is desirable
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A positive team player with a professional and courteous manner

About Us
Oakbank Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to build your career in a home where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.